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The UK Hydrographic Office's ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Programme will help start-ups and innovators develop solutions to support safe, secure and thriving oceans
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Call for evidence launches on proposals to better safeguard marine habitats. Key offshore habitats such as Dogger Bank could benefit from enhanced protections
The MMO is looking to recruit several members to the Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA).
Following engagement with industry, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is offering non-sector vessels in both under and over 10m categories access to two more tonnes of mackerel quota in area 7d
UK International Marine Minister, Zac Goldsmith, congratulated Honduras for joining the Global Ocean Alliance.
UK International Marine Minister, Zac Goldsmith, congratulated Guatemala for joining the Global Ocean Alliance.
Commitment for 30% of the ocean to be protected by 2030
Ministers continue fight against plastic waste to protect natural environments and marine wildlife.
Neil Hornby has been appointed as the new chief executive of Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science).
Fishing industry in 2019 statistics published
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is helping fishing and seafood industries to prepare for our new trading relationships with the EU and rest of the world.
The single-use carrier bag charge will be extended to all retailers and increased to 10p from April 2021 to further protect our oceans from plastic waste.
The project will receive UK Government funding and generate more than 1,800 jobs for the region
King scallop fishing in the North Sea around Dogger Bank will now be suspended until 11 October 2020
Victoria Prentis visited Tenby, Wales to learn about this resilient coastal community.
Women's conservation group founder Mrs Marilyn Ghedi received the Commonwealth Points of Light Award for her work around community conservation in the Arnavons.
Scallop fishing in the North Sea around Dogger Bank will continue to be suspended until 29 August 2020.
New research by Substance and Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science (Cefas), funded by Defra, has provided insight into what recreational sea anglers value most when considering fisheries management.
Latest data shows a 59% drop in plastic carrier bag sales in the last year alone in main supermarkets, with charities receiving nearly £180 million since 2015.
A Defra study shows that exposure to marine and coastal environments has positive effects on human health and well-being.
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