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Grid connected tidal energy centre approved

Grid connected tidal energy centre approved

Thursday, 21 April 2016

The MMO has approved an application for a grid-connected tidal energy development off the Isle of Wight coast....

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Consultations for next phase of marine planning opens

Consultations for next phase of marine planning opens

Monday, 11 April 2016

The MMO are asking for your views on the first documents to be published as part of the North East, North West, South East and South West marine plans...

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Next phase of marine planning begins

Next phase of marine planning begins

Tuesday, 05 April 2016

The next phase of marine planning will begin on Monday 11 April 2016 with the launch of public consultation and a series of local events. ...

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Telephone system migration

Telephone system migration

Friday, 01 April 2016

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is transitioning the telephony service to a new provider. ...

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MMO announce next key panel dates for the EMFF scheme in England

MMO announce next key panel dates for the EMFF scheme in England

Tuesday, 22 March 2016

The MMO is delighted to confirm the dates for the second and third European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) panels of 2016. ...

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Update on MMO’s strategic review of disposal sites

Update on MMO’s strategic review of disposal sites

Friday, 18 March 2016

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is nearing the conclusion of a review of all disposal sites in England. ...

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Fine of £17,469.50 for fisheries offences in case brought by MMO

Fine of £17,469.50 for fisheries offences in case brought by MMO

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

On 19 February 2016 Ocean Rover Limited appeared at North Tyneside Magistrates Court in a case brought by the MMO....

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Attend a meeting of the highest decision making body at the MMO

Attend a meeting of the highest decision making body at the MMO

Wednesday, 17 February 2016

As a Non-Departmental Public Body, the MMO has a board of non-executives, chaired by Sir Bill Callaghan. ...

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MMO announces the next phase of the EMFF scheme in England

MMO announces the next phase of the EMFF scheme in England

Friday, 12 February 2016

MMO delighted to confirm plans for selecting new Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs) and for the first EMFF panel for projects over £100,000....

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MMO hosts UK EMFF launch event attended by Marine and Fisheries Minister

MMO hosts UK EMFF launch event attended by Marine and Fisheries Minister

Monday, 08 February 2016

On 8 February 2016 the MMO held the UK launch event for the €243 million European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) in Poole....

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Should all Marine Management Organisation (MMO) data be publicly available?

Should all Marine Management Organisation (MMO) data be publicly available?

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

The Secretary of State has challenged all Defra organisations to open up data....

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Clarification on fishing restrictions for Bass in 2016

Clarification on fishing restrictions for Bass in 2016

Thursday, 28 January 2016

Clarification and guidance and the new measures....

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New commercial and recreational fishing restrictions for Bass in 2016

New commercial and recreational fishing restrictions for Bass in 2016

Thursday, 28 January 2016

The MMO will issue a variation to all fishing vessel licence holders setting out the measures....

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Norfolk fishermen cleared of wildlife offences

Norfolk fishermen cleared of wildlife offences

Tuesday, 26 January 2016

On 14 January 2016 Father and Son David and James Chambers appeared at Norfolk Magistrates Court in a case brought by the MMO....

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UK and English quota management rules consultation 2016

UK and English quota management rules consultation 2016

Monday, 18 January 2016

We would like to hear your views on the draft administrative rules that, when finalised, will set out how fishing quotas can be used during 2016....

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MMO opens €243 million European Maritime Fisheries Fund in England

MMO opens €243 million European Maritime Fisheries Fund in England

Monday, 18 January 2016

On 18 January 2016 the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) opened the European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF) in England....

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MMO and NERC collaborate to fund translational research for marine science

MMO and NERC collaborate to fund translational research for marine science

Thursday, 14 January 2016

Partnership formed to facilitate the uptake of marine science to inform sustainable and effective management of the marine environment. ...

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Marine Case Management System (MCMS) upgrade work planned

Marine Case Management System (MCMS) upgrade work planned

Friday, 11 December 2015

The marine licensing case management system will be unavailable from Friday 11 December until Sunday 13 December 2015...

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Under 10m sampling project

Under 10m sampling project

Friday, 20 November 2015

The European Commission has raised concerns about the MMO’s monitoring and control of fishing activity by under 10m vessels in England ...

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MMO and FCO host joint IUU workshop with the UK insurance industry

MMO and FCO host joint IUU workshop with the UK insurance industry

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

The MMO is pleased to be jointly hosting a workshop with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) on 20 November 2015....

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Fishing activity in the Baie de Seine

Fishing activity in the Baie de Seine

Thursday, 15 October 2015

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has been made aware of fishing activity in the Baie de Seine, which is in French waters....

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Company secretary fined £4,046 for fisheries offences

Company secretary fined £4,046 for fisheries offences

Wednesday, 14 October 2015

RDS Northwest fined £4,046 by Working Magistrates for purchasing fish without an electronic sales note...

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Celebrate seafood week

Celebrate seafood week

Thursday, 08 October 2015

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is pleased to support Seafood Week from Friday 9 October to Friday 16 October 2015. ...

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Protecting our natural world

Protecting our natural world

Monday, 05 October 2015

We can all play our part to protect our natural world....

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Fishing industry in 2014 statistics published

Fishing industry in 2014 statistics published

Thursday, 24 September 2015

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2014 on its website....

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Master and Owner fined £47,410.50 for fisheries offences

Master and Owner fined £47,410.50 for fisheries offences

Friday, 11 September 2015

Master and owner of Dutch vessel Stella Polaris sentenced at Worthing Magistrates Court on 11 September 2015 in prosecution brought by MMO. ...

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Dredging company fined £40,000 for unlicensed deposits

Dredging company fined £40,000 for unlicensed deposits

Monday, 24 August 2015

On the 21 August 2015 Westminster Dredging Company Limited appeared at Plymouth Magistrates Court....

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Changes to support in European funding

Changes to support in European funding

Friday, 21 August 2015

The European Fisheries Fund (EFF) has been closed for new applications since 30 November 2014. ...

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Bluefin tuna spotted off South West coast

Bluefin tuna spotted off South West coast

Friday, 21 August 2015

Sightings of bluefin tuna off the English South West coast have been reported to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). ...

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Opportunity to influence management of England’s inshore fisheries

Opportunity to influence management of England’s inshore fisheries

Wednesday, 12 August 2015

Exciting opportunity to manage inshore fisheries and conservation in North Western, North Eastern and Northumberland regions....

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