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The MMO is harmonising rules relating to Single Area Licensing.
Following the conclusion of fisheries negotiations between the UK and the EU, the MMO can now provide details on proposed changes relating to European Seabass.
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A Cornish couple have been awarded a Points of Light award by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in recognition of their dedication to keeping Cornwall’s coastline pristine.
Countries sign up to back '30by30' and plans to pilot greater protections for England’s waters launched.
UK announces membership of the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA).
A round up of recent prosecutions brough by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Find out how we help partners across government to build safe, secure and thriving oceans
Peter Sparkes appointed Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the UK Hydrographic Office
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is pleased to confirm dates for the first English Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) panel.
New scheme launches to provide £6.1 million over the next 12 months to support England’s seafood sector, coastal communities and marine environment.
The UK will pioneer the world’s largest ocean wildlife monitoring system to help protect life below water as part of the UK Government Blue Belt programme.
The ocean wildlife and diverse ecosystems of the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) will soon be more visible than ever thanks to pioneering work to establish a major network of underwater camera deployments.
A campaign has been launched by the Seal Alliance and government to help protect seals from human disturbance ahead of Easter weekend.
Scallop fishing in UK waters of the North Sea around Dogger Bank can resume from 5 April except in the Special Area of Conservation (SAC) where a closure will remain in place.
How enhancements to surveillance and fisheries control capacity is helping to keep illegal fishing at bay in England’s seas.
A reminder for eligible businesses to submit their details for payment to the Seafood Response Fund by Friday 26 March.
The government has announced the allocation of additional fishing quota between Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England.
Government invests £20 million to develop innovative zero emission vessels and clean port infrastructure.
Formal consultation on four of England’s 40 offshore Marine Protected Areas ends on 28 March.
The UK, Norway and the European Union have today signed a trilateral agreement on catch limits in 2021.
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