Guidance

Marine protected areas Stage 3 interactive maps

Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,

Applies to England

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Details

To support the formal consultation on management measures for Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs), MMO have developed interactive WebApps.听

Overview

UK U12 Fishing Effort WebApps

Designated Features WebApp

VMS Density 2021 WebApps

Offshore Wind and Byelaws WebApp

Swept Area Ratio WebApps听

You will also find guidance on how to access and make the most of each WebApp, which we have provided to help users provide informed consultation responses.

Proposed and Current MPA Management Areas Shapefiles

In response to requests from stakeholders, shapefiles (.shp) are now available to download and includes both the proposed and live English offshore MPA management areas, including the type of management (for example, a prohibition of bottom towed gear). The areas included are the Stage 3 areas proposed in the formal consultation, as well as the pre-Stage 1, Stage 1 and Stage 2 live management areas.

Updates to this page

Published 9 June 2025

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