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The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2017.
Opportunity to manage inshore fisheries and conservation in the Devon and Severn district
Cost of MMO marine licensing applications changes from 1 September.
Brian Davey, master and owner of the Jennah D (SM688), appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court on 11 July 2018 in a prosecution brought by the MMO.
From 1 September English fishing vessels will have a small, 50kg by-catch allowance for undulate rays in ICES Area VIId (eastern English Channel).
Graeme Searle, master and owner of the Emma Louise (PH5557), appeared at Plymouth Magistrates Court on 31 July 2018 in a prosecution brought by the MMO.
Court hears how Dutch company conducted unlicensed salvage operations on sunken merchant vessel
MMO provides early guidance on forthcoming regulations affecting the UK fishing industry
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The MMO has approved an application from Dover Harbour Board for aggregate dredging off the Kent coast.
A marine wildlife licence is required for activities which might disturb protected species, such as seahorses.
Government adopts new framework for marine activities around the south coast of England
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Working group recommends voluntary closure of queen scallop fishery to protect stocks.
A planned reduction to the catch limit for nephrops in the North Sea, including the Farne Deeps, has been cancelled following new scientific evidence
Three new board members appointed.
From 1 July to 30 September 2018 the Western Waters scallop fishing effort is being limited to help avoid early closure.
From 1 July to 30 September 2018 the catch limit for nephrops in the Farne Deeps will be reduced to help protect stocks.
Recreational anglers found guilty of fisheries offences in case brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Master and vessel owner found guilty of fisheries offences in case brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
New Government publication introduces the Blue Belt Programme to secondary school children.
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