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Information about impact assessments for marine licence applications.
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Sea region.
Guidance to assist fishers understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
Harbour Orders are a form of delegated legislation made under the Harbours Act 1964 (HA 1964), which either amends existing harbour legislation or introduces new harbour legislation.
Details of Minimum Conservation Reference Sizes (MCRS) in UK waters.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
Applications and guidance for the 2025 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
The licence sets out where you can fish, what you are not allowed to fish and the limits for the stocks you are allowed to fish and land.
Who can fish commercially, who can buy and sell first-sale fish, how to report sales information.
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2025,
Use this service to create a UK storage document for fish and shellfish that have been imported or landed directly into the UK for storage, ready for export.
Use this service to create a UK processing statement for fish and shellfish that have been imported or landed directly into the UK for processing, ready for export.
The timeline illustrates how the assessment and approval process works once an application for a marine licence has been validated.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
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