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This Marine Policy Statement (MPS) is the framework for preparing Marine Plans and taking decisions affecting the marine environment.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities (mNLA) in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). This includes ensuring fishing and mNLA management measures…
Details of how to correctly sample and analyse sediment in support of a marine licence application.
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…
How to export or move fish for human consumption from the UK.
An overview of the UKHO Archive, accessing our archive and ordering copies of archive material.
Contact details for all enquiries relating to marine licences
Our flexible service can provide tidal information tailored to your specific requirements.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
Harbour Orders are a form of delegated legislation made under the Harbours Act 1964 (HA 1964), which either amends existing harbour legislation or introduces new harbour legislation.
Create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels that fish in UK waters.
Applications and guidance for the 2025 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
Information and guidance on UK seagrass, the value of this important marine habitat and the Marine Management Organisation's role in supporting its protection and recovery in England.
Use the Environmental Quality Standards Directive (EQSD) list when scoping an activity for a Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment.
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
Rye Harbour high water times for each day (morning and afternoon).
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
Work out if your activity qualifies for the self-service marine licensing process
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