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Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
How to carry out and use landscape and seascape character assessments.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
Guidance note to show how users, decision-makers and applicants could apply marine plans and use the Explore Marine Plans service
Our flexible service can provide tidal information tailored to your specific requirements.
This Marine Policy Statement (MPS) is the framework for preparing Marine Plans and taking decisions affecting the marine environment.
Are you a decision-maker, applicant or advisor in any of England’s marine plan areas? Do you have experience of using the Marine Plans in another capacity, or a strong interest in marine planning in England? If so, this is y…
The Marine Planning Team at the Marine Management Organisation are in the second stage of Marine Plan replacement, Issues with Supporting Evidence, in the east marine plan areas.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
Map showing how England's inshore and offshore waters have been split into 11 marine plan areas.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
These are the Marine licence requirements for construction activities taking place within the Marine Management Organisation's jurisdiction.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the marine management organisation.
Marine plan for the east inshore and east offshore marine areas
Use the Environmental Quality Standards Directive (EQSD) list when scoping an activity for a Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment.
Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Why you need a marine wildlife licence if you are going to disturb a protected species, how to apply and how to report an incident.
Published June 2021 the South West Inshore and South West Offshore Marine Plans provides guidance for sustainable development from the border with Wales to the River Dart in Devon.
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