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How to export or move fish for human consumption from the UK.
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2026,
The Blue Book is a single collection of UK and EU laws.
Our flexible service can provide tidal information tailored to your specific requirements.
News on application processes for the 2026 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
Information about impact assessments for marine licence applications.
Understand how to compensate for environmental harm caused by offshore wind projects.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
An overview of the UKHO Archive, accessing our archive and ordering copies of archive material.
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
Details of how to correctly sample and analyse sediment in support of a marine licence application.
This Marine Policy Statement (MPS) is the framework for preparing Marine Plans and taking decisions affecting the marine environment.
This is a list of all forms needed to apply for a fishing vessel licence, update a fishing vessel licence, establish/transfer a licence entitlement, disaggregate a licence entitlement, apply for a Thames Estuary & Blackw…
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
New EU Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing (IUU) requirements mean that UK exporters now need to provide additional information on catch certificates and other IUU documents. The changes detailed below had been inco…
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
Guidance on where marine licensing applies and what the key terms mean.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
Guidance to assist fishermen understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
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