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The United Kingdom helps secure agreement on a Resolution on Marine Plastic Pollution and is appointed Chair of the IWC’s Conservation Committee
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Children from Perch Christian School, Tuvarufu, Koloale, Honiara Integrated Community School and Coronation schools attended a two-day UK-Pacific Oceans and Plastics workshop in Honiara.
New maps revealing the extent of seagrass and saltmarsh habitats go live
The catch recording website for under 10m vessels will be unavailable on Thursday 13 October, 08:00-13:00 due to routine maintenance.
Marking the first time the UKHO supplies data directly to GEBCO, this initiative aims to advance the understanding of ocean bathymetry and support the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2021.
Details of MMO engagement on the development of the Channel demersal Non-quota species Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) with recreational anglers.
This project is one of three workstreams geared to helping the island meet its international maritime obligations and assist in understanding the marine environment.
The MMO and key stakeholders have set up a working group which will be at the heart of work to develop the Channel demersal non quota species Fisheries Management Plan (NQS FMP).
The MMO are currently seeking applications for a General Member to sit on the Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA). We are looking for a suitable applicant who has a background in the recreational ang…
MMO has a statutory responsibility to protect our precious marine environment. We had already announced a programme of work to manage all fishing activities in England’s 40 offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) by the end o…
The award was presented by the United Kingdom’s National Hydrographer, Rear Admiral Rhett Hatcher, on behalf of the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) are a cornerstone of the Government’s approach to fisheries management now the UK has left the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy.
Over 500 projects in the catching, processing and aquaculture sectors have been awarded more than £9m of Government funding to support efforts to sustain and grow England’s seafood industry.
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2021 to 2022 is available to view and download
MMO and Greenpeace have a shared interest in protecting our precious marine environment.
Recognising seabed mapping authority, data integrity and security standards
Consultation on marine licence application runs from 22 July to 19 August 2022
Environment Agency officers are on the ground protecting fisheries across England as temperatures soar.
The Government has today (6 July 2022) launched a consultation to gather views and evidence on five candidate sites for pilot Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs).
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