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The European Fisheries Fund (EFF) has been closed for new applications since 30 November 2014.
Exciting opportunity to manage inshore fisheries and conservation in North Western, North Eastern and Northumberland regions.
Last week European Union member states voted to increase the minimum conservation reference size for bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) to 42cm.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published Part 1 of its evidence strategy for the next 5 years.
The Marine Information System (MIS) is an interactive tool for marine licensing applicants and decision makers, supporting marine plan implementation.
Canadian Homarus americanus lobsters and Dungeness crabs
What to do if you find Canadian Homarus americanus lobsters and Dungeness Cancer magister crabs
Master and owner plead guilty at Bodmin Magistrates Court to breaching fisheries regulations.
Scottish scallop dredger the King Explorer convicted following guilty pleas.
Advice on the release of live or fresh slipper limpets (Crepidula fornicata)
Defra is running a number of consultations relevant to the work of the MMO, on fisheries, marine licensing and conservation.
The MMO has received new advice from Cefas with regard to a Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) situated near the Rame Head disposal site.
The MMO has provided an update on proposed changes to dredging and disposal activities on behalf of HMNB Devonport.
Evidence shows grey seals may be responsible for spiral seal injuries.
We are inviting people to give us their views on introducing more Marine Conservation Zones
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
On 21 January 2015 the MMO discussed its work with the House of Commons EFRA Committee.
Works associated with the laying of the undersea electricity cable between the UK and Norway have been approved by the MMO.
Sir Bill Callaghan, Chair of the MMO has confirmed the appointment of John Tuckett as the organisation's new Chief Executive.
Trade in manta rays and five shark species is being restricted from 14 September 2014 to protect their populations from declining.
Three vacancies are open to those with fishing and/or marine environment experience who can help manage inshore fisheries in North West England.
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