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Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
Marine Management Organisation evidence strategy, requirements and reports.
Marine Management Organisation duties in relation to Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ) and marine licensing
Guidance on the preparation of second generation Shoreline Management Plans (SMP).
Research and development match-funding to support the design and development of near-commercial clean maritime solutions.
Bluefin (BFT) by-catch rules within the commercial fishery.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
East Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan Areas - Statement of Public Participation
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Berwick to St. Mary's, in the North East of England.
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
The region covers Worth Matravers/Saint Alban's Head around coast of Cornwall, to Bristol. This includes the Isles of Scilly.
The use of chemicals to clean algae and other deposits off slipways and marine structures can cause pollution.
Specific regional contact details for marine planning officers at the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Opening times during the 2019 holiday period
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are a way for the fishing industry to come together to share views with organisations such as the MMO, Defra, Cefas, and IFCA.
The Wrasses Complex Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers ICES areas 4b, 4c, 7a, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, and 7j within English waters. It includes the following species: Goldsinny, ballan, corkwing and rock cook.
List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
ADMIRALTY Tide Tables (ATT) format - times and heights of high and low waters, four months per page (A4 portrait)
Laying telecommunications and power cables within UK territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles) requires a marine licence.
Apply for Maritime and Fisheries Funds (MFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.
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