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The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities (mNLA) in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). This includes ensuring fishing and mNLA management measures…
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Western Channel and Southwest region.
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.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Irish Sea region.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Eastern Channel region.
Marine Management Organisation guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
MMO commissioned an Independent Scientific Panel review of its Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) impacts evidence documents and a sample of the Stage 3 MPAs site assessments.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Yarmouth to Cowes, in the South West of England.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Two features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. One additional feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Ribble Estuary, in the North West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Studland Bay, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Wyre-Lune, in the North West of England.
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