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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…
The Species Recovery Programme has launched a new opportunity calling for ideas to support threatened species.
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.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Yarmouth to Cowes, in the South West of England.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
Marine Management Organisation guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Bembridge, in the South East of England.
Use Natural England’s advice packages to find out if your activity, proposal or area has a potential impact on MPAs and the species and habitats within them.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Four features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Queenie Corner.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Cape Bank, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Holderness Offshore, in the East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Otter Estuary, in the South West of England.
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
Find the alternative feature, sub feature or supporting habitat name used in the marine site maps and the corresponding conservation advice package.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. One additional feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019
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