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Dover dredging application decision

Dover dredging application decision

Thursday, 26 July 2018

The MMO has approved an application from Dover Harbour Board for aggregate dredging off the Kent coast. ...

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Public reminded of the rules around seahorses

Public reminded of the rules around seahorses

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

A marine wildlife licence is required for activities which might disturb protected species, such as seahorses....

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Milestone for managing seas in South of England reached

Milestone for managing seas in South of England reached

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Government adopts new framework for marine activities around the south coast of England ...

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Update on seasonal closure for North West queen scallop fishery

Update on seasonal closure for North West queen scallop fishery

Thursday, 05 July 2018

Working group recommends voluntary closure of queen scallop fishery to protect stocks....

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Update on planned fishing effort reduction for North Sea nephrops

Update on planned fishing effort reduction for North Sea nephrops

Friday, 29 June 2018

A planned reduction to the catch limit for nephrops in the North Sea, including the Farne Deeps, has been cancelled following new scientific evidence...

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New Marine Management Organisation Board members announced

New Marine Management Organisation Board members announced

Monday, 25 June 2018

Three new board members appointed. ...

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Reduced fishing effort for area VII scallop fishery explained

Reduced fishing effort for area VII scallop fishery explained

Thursday, 21 June 2018

From 1 July to 30 September 2018 the Western Waters scallop fishing effort is being limited to help avoid early closure. ...

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Reduced limit for North Sea nephrops fishing explained

Reduced limit for North Sea nephrops fishing explained

Thursday, 14 June 2018

From 1 July to 30 September 2018 the catch limit for nephrops in the Farne Deeps will be reduced to help protect stocks. ...

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Recreational anglers charged for breaching bass regulations

Recreational anglers charged for breaching bass regulations

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Recreational anglers found guilty of fisheries offences in case brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO)...

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Blue Belt publication for schools launched

Blue Belt publication for schools launched

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

New Government publication introduces the Blue Belt Programme to secondary school children....

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English fishing vessels sought for trials which may help to reduce discards

English fishing vessels sought for trials which may help to reduce discards

Thursday, 05 April 2018

The MMO is looking for English fishing vessels to take part in trials aiming to encourage more selective fishing activity...

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Transfer of marine regulation powers and changes to harbour regulations in Wales

Transfer of marine regulation powers and changes to harbour regulations in Wales

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

From 1 April 2018 marine regulation will transfer from the MMO to NRW and Harbour Orders in Wales will transfer from the MMO to the Welsh Government...

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Changes to processes for sediment sampling and analysis

Changes to processes for sediment sampling and analysis

Wednesday, 07 March 2018

Additional laboratories now validated to provide sediment sampling and analysis as part of the marine licensing process. ...

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Update on marine licence: disposal of dredged material at Sprey Point

Update on marine licence: disposal of dredged material at Sprey Point

Tuesday, 06 March 2018

The MMO has provided a further update on its work looking into concerns about Teignmouth beach. ...

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Devon dredging and disposal licence suspended

Devon dredging and disposal licence suspended

Monday, 26 February 2018

The MMO has announced it has suspended a marine licence for dredging and disposal of materials off the coast of Devon. ...

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Update on investigation into Whitstable oyster farm activity

Update on investigation into Whitstable oyster farm activity

Wednesday, 07 February 2018

The MMO has concluded its investigation into alleged unlicensed marine activity in Whitstable, Kent....

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Guidance on 2018 bass fishing published

Guidance on 2018 bass fishing published

Wednesday, 31 January 2018

The MMO has published guidance on bass fishing in 2018...

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Have your say on marine planning in England

Have your say on marine planning in England

Monday, 29 January 2018

Consultation workshops taking place soon...

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Collaborating to support marine licence applications from the subsea cable sector

Collaborating to support marine licence applications from the subsea cable sector

Monday, 22 January 2018

Desk note developed to support marine licence applications...

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Update on latent capacity fishing licence monitoring

Update on latent capacity fishing licence monitoring

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

Reminder for fishermen whose licences were monitored as part of the 2015 capping exercise. ...

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MMO board member Tony Delahunty awarded OBE

MMO board member Tony Delahunty awarded OBE

Sunday, 31 December 2017

Tony Delahunty has been made Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his services to the fishing industry in the New Year’s honours list....

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Blue Belt representatives to visit Tristan da Cunha and St Helena

Blue Belt representatives to visit Tristan da Cunha and St Helena

Friday, 22 December 2017

Senior representatives from the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme are visiting Tristan da Cunha and St Helena in January 2018. ...

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Consultation on fees for marine licences

Consultation on fees for marine licences

Thursday, 21 December 2017

Views sought on changing costs associated with marine licence applications. ...

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Fish merchant fined for fisheries offences

Fish merchant fined for fisheries offences

Tuesday, 19 December 2017

Fish merchant charged with fisheries offences in case brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)...

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New Blue Belt stakeholder newsletter published

New Blue Belt stakeholder newsletter published

Tuesday, 19 December 2017

The Blue Belt programme has published a stakeholder newsletter providing an update on recent work projects. ...

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MMO announce 2018 panel dates for the EMFF scheme in England

MMO announce 2018 panel dates for the EMFF scheme in England

Friday, 15 December 2017

The MMO is pleased to confirm the dates for European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) panels for 2018. ...

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Landmark for English Channel electricity link project

Landmark for English Channel electricity link project

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

IFA2 project is the first interconnector to have received all necessary consents in the UK from the MMO...

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New guidance for fishermen ahead of next phase of the discard ban

New guidance for fishermen ahead of next phase of the discard ban

Wednesday, 06 December 2017

New rules for the fishing industry, coming into force from 1 January 2018, aim to further reduce discards of fish....

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Master and vessel owner fined £29,000 for fisheries offences

Master and vessel owner fined £29,000 for fisheries offences

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Master and vessel owner found guilty of fisheries offences in case brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO)...

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Funding available in England towards replacing fishing vessel engines

Funding available in England towards replacing fishing vessel engines

Monday, 30 October 2017

Through the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) funding is now available in England towards replacing of engines on fishing vessels....

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