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Non native crabs and lobsters along Sussex Coast

Non native crabs and lobsters along Sussex Coast

Thursday, 25 June 2015

Canadian Homarus americanus lobsters and Dungeness crabs...

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Channel scallop deal secured through negotiation with industry

Channel scallop deal secured through negotiation with industry

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Over 700,000 extra kilowatt days at sea have been secured for UK fishermen under the Western Waters Regime for the whole of 2015....

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Changes to fishing vessel licensing arrangements

Changes to fishing vessel licensing arrangements

Friday, 29 May 2015

On 26 March 2015 the government announced its response to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) consultation on “Simplifying ...

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Three vessel owners fined £13,150 for breach of regulations

Three vessel owners fined £13,150 for breach of regulations

Wednesday, 20 May 2015

On Friday 15 May 2015 the Crown Court sentenced three owners of ten metre and under fishing vessels for exceeding monthly quota allocations....

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Irish fishing vessel Skipper DA59 fined £7,324

Irish fishing vessel Skipper DA59 fined £7,324

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Master and owner plead guilty at Bodmin Magistrates Court to breaching fisheries regulations. ...

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The pre election period

The pre election period

Monday, 30 March 2015

This Parliament ends on 30 March 2015. ...

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Master and Owner fined £16,647.00 for breaching scallop legislation

Master and Owner fined £16,647.00 for breaching scallop legislation

Friday, 27 March 2015

Scottish scallop dredger the King Explorer convicted following guilty pleas....

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Slipper limpets not permitted to be used as bait or disposed at sea

Slipper limpets not permitted to be used as bait or disposed at sea

Friday, 27 March 2015

Advice on the release of live or fresh slipper limpets (Crepidula fornicata)...

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Update on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)

Update on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)

Friday, 27 March 2015

European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) which will be published in summer 2015. ...

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Master and owner ordered to pay over £102,000 for illegal mackerel catch

Master and owner ordered to pay over £102,000 for illegal mackerel catch

Friday, 20 March 2015

Trawler illegally retains fish caught in the mackerel box....

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Defra consultations relevant to the work of the MMO

Defra consultations relevant to the work of the MMO

Wednesday, 11 March 2015

Defra is running a number of consultations relevant to the work of the MMO, on fisheries, marine licensing and conservation. ...

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New advice from Cefas on Rame Head

New advice from Cefas on Rame Head

Wednesday, 04 March 2015

The MMO has received new advice from Cefas with regard to a Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) situated near the Rame Head disposal site....

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Management roles and responsibilities

Management roles and responsibilities

Tuesday, 03 March 2015

CEO John Tuckett explains role changes within the Marine Management Organisation. ...

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New opportunity for fishermen to influence catch limits

New opportunity for fishermen to influence catch limits

Thursday, 19 February 2015

People interested in influencing catch limit estimations are encouraged to email their views before 5:00pm 25 February 2015. ...

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Consultation for Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre closes tomorrow

Consultation for Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre closes tomorrow

Thursday, 19 February 2015

Application to construct and operate a tidal energy demonstration site near the Isle of Wight...

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Future of dredging at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport

Future of dredging at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport

Friday, 13 February 2015

The MMO has provided an update on proposed changes to dredging and disposal activities on behalf of HMNB Devonport....

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Restrictions on fishing for certain sharks, skates and rays

Restrictions on fishing for certain sharks, skates and rays

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

The EC has amended the list of species of sharks, skates and rays which commercial fishing vessels are restricted from catching in EU waters....

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Customer and stakeholder satisfaction survey

Customer and stakeholder satisfaction survey

Monday, 09 February 2015

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched its fifth annual customer and stakeholder satisfaction survey....

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Research into seal deaths

Research into seal deaths

Wednesday, 04 February 2015

Evidence shows grey seals may be responsible for spiral seal injuries....

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Grants towards replacement VMS terminals for over 15m vessels

Grants towards replacement VMS terminals for over 15m vessels

Monday, 02 February 2015

The MMO is accepting applications until 20 February for replacement Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) terminals for over 15 metre vessels. ...

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Appearance at EFRA committee hearing

Appearance at EFRA committee hearing

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

On 21 January 2015 the MMO discussed its work with the House of Commons EFRA Committee....

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Influence management of inshore fisheries in England

Influence management of inshore fisheries in England

Monday, 19 January 2015

The MMO is looking to appoint a number of members with marine experience to Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities in England....

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UK and English quota management rules consultation

UK and English quota management rules consultation

Tuesday, 06 January 2015

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 2015. ...

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Failure to submit sales notes costs fish merchant over £6,000

Failure to submit sales notes costs fish merchant over £6,000

Tuesday, 23 December 2014

A Rye fish merchant who failed to provide legal documents relating to fish sales has been ordered to pay over £6000 in court....

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Sourcing quota for the under 10 metre and non sector fleet

Sourcing quota for the under 10 metre and non sector fleet

Friday, 19 December 2014

The MMO has updated its guidance on quota leasing and on activities to source quota for the under 10 metre and non-sector fleet. ...

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Development of UK to Norway electricity cable takes step forward

Development of UK to Norway electricity cable takes step forward

Tuesday, 02 December 2014

Works associated with the laying of the undersea electricity cable between the UK and Norway have been approved by the MMO....

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Consultation opens on how MMO will consider sustainable development in marine planning

Consultation opens on how MMO will consider sustainable development in marine planning

Monday, 24 November 2014

Consultation launched by the MMO on the draft Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report for the South Inshore and South Offshore Marine Plans....

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Chief Executive appointed to Marine Management Organisation

Chief Executive appointed to Marine Management Organisation

Monday, 24 November 2014

Sir Bill Callaghan, Chair of the MMO has confirmed the appointment of John Tuckett as the organisation's new Chief Executive....

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Influence management of inshore fisheries in Northumberland

Influence management of inshore fisheries in Northumberland

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

An opportunity to help manage inshore fisheries in Northumberland is available for someone with marine expertise. ...

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Exploring options for fisheries management – new industry panel to be created

Exploring options for fisheries management – new industry panel to be created

Wednesday, 05 November 2014

The MMO is exploring a range of solutions for the fishing industry after the recent closures of key fisheries as a last resort measure....

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