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MMO gives consent to ABP’s £25 million development of Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility for offshore wind

MMO gives consent to ABP’s £25 million development of Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility for offshore wind

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

MMO grants marine licence to marine development project following collaboration and joint working....

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Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems in 2022

Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems in 2022

Wednesday, 05 January 2022

Updated guidance to support fishers with under-12m vessels to get ready for the introduction of Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems, has been published ...

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Exciting opportunity to manage inshore fisheries and conservation (IFCA)

Exciting opportunity to manage inshore fisheries and conservation (IFCA)

Thursday, 23 December 2021

The MMO has several current and upcoming general member vacancies in the ten regional IFCAs across England. We will be seeking to appoint to fill cur...

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Protecting precious marine habitats together

Protecting precious marine habitats together

Wednesday, 01 December 2021

Recreational boaters are being asked to help protect precious seagrass habitats at Studland Bay, off the Dorset coast. ...

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MMO AND COP26

MMO AND COP26

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

During COP26, at MMO we are highlighting our work that contributes to the global efforts to address the impact of climate change, adapt and build resi...

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Pitcairn Islands’ tiny Pacific community publishes ambitious five year management plan for its vast Marine Protected Area

Pitcairn Islands’ tiny Pacific community publishes ambitious five year management plan for its vast Marine Protected Area

Tuesday, 26 October 2021

The Government of the Pitcairn Islands has published an ambitious five-year Marine Protected Area (MPA) management plan to protect over 841,910 square...

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Additional quota for capped licence vessels remains open

Additional quota for capped licence vessels remains open

Friday, 15 October 2021

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) will accept new applications by capped licence vessels for additional quota until early December following a ...

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Fishing industry in 2020 statistics published

Fishing industry in 2020 statistics published

Thursday, 30 September 2021

Fishing industry in 2020 statistics published...

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MMO introduces the Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone Habitat Protection Strategy

MMO introduces the Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone Habitat Protection Strategy

Friday, 10 September 2021

The Marine Management Organisation is introducing the Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone Habitat Protection Strategy to protect sensitive seagrass ...

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Changes to fees for Harbour Orders (HOs)

Changes to fees for Harbour Orders (HOs)

Friday, 03 September 2021

MMO, in partnership with DfT, announce changes to Harbour Order application fees....

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I VMS for England’s under 12m fishing vessels takes a step forward

I VMS for England’s under 12m fishing vessels takes a step forward

Friday, 27 August 2021

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched its programme to identify tracking devices that meet its technical specifications for monitoring...

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Fisheries and Seafood Scheme funding rounds open for applications

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme funding rounds open for applications

Wednesday, 25 August 2021

Four competitive funding rounds to support key areas of England’s marine and fisheries sector. ...

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King Scallop Fishery closure to protect stocks

King Scallop Fishery closure to protect stocks

Friday, 13 August 2021

King scallop fishing by UK and EU vessels is to be suspended in UK waters of ICES area VIId after consultation with the UK scallop industry and the Go...

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Exciting opportunities to manage inshore fisheries and conservation

Exciting opportunities to manage inshore fisheries and conservation

Friday, 30 July 2021

The MMO is looking to recruit ten general members to regional IFCAs across the UK....

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Have your say on Celtic nephrops proposals

Have your say on Celtic nephrops proposals

Friday, 16 July 2021

The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation on proposals for new technical measures affecting Nephr...

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Raising awareness of marine wildlife disturbance in Dorset

Raising awareness of marine wildlife disturbance in Dorset

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

MMO joins up with stakeholders for day of engagement with recreational sea users...

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Adoption of Marine Plans marks big step forward for England’s seas

Adoption of Marine Plans marks big step forward for England’s seas

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Milestone for England’s seas as the North East, North West, South East and South West Marine Plans are adopted, completing a full suite of plans cover...

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Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Update

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Update

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

The Marine Management Organisation is making some important changes to the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS). ...

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New Fisheries Technical Measures

New Fisheries Technical Measures

Friday, 11 June 2021

Following the conclusion of annual negotiations with the UK and the EU, the MMO provides an update on proposed changes to Celtic Sea Conservation meas...

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Single Area Licence Conditions

Single Area Licence Conditions

Friday, 11 June 2021

The MMO is harmonising rules relating to Single Area Licensing. ...

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New Guidance on Seabass Measures

New Guidance on Seabass Measures

Friday, 11 June 2021

Following the conclusion of fisheries negotiations between the UK and the EU, the MMO can now provide details on proposed changes relating to European...

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Charges for various fisheries offences in latest MMO prosecutions

Charges for various fisheries offences in latest MMO prosecutions

Monday, 24 May 2021

A round up of recent prosecutions brough by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)...

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MMO announce first panel dates for Fisheries and Seafood Scheme in England.

MMO announce first panel dates for Fisheries and Seafood Scheme in England.

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is pleased to confirm dates for the first English Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) panel....

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£6.1 million Fisheries and Seafood Scheme opens for applications

£6.1 million Fisheries and Seafood Scheme opens for applications

Tuesday, 06 April 2021

New scheme launches to provide £6.1 million over the next 12 months to support England’s seafood sector, coastal communities and marine environment. ...

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Dogger Bank Scallops

Dogger Bank Scallops

Thursday, 01 April 2021

Scallop fishing in UK waters of the North Sea around Dogger Bank can resume from 5 April except in the Special Area of Conservation (SAC) where a clos...

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Increased presence at sea deters illegal fishing

Increased presence at sea deters illegal fishing

Friday, 26 March 2021

How enhancements to surveillance and fisheries control capacity is helping to keep illegal fishing at bay in England’s seas. ...

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Seafood Response Fund closes on Friday 26 March

Seafood Response Fund closes on Friday 26 March

Thursday, 25 March 2021

A reminder for eligible businesses to submit their details for payment to the Seafood Response Fund by Friday 26 March....

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Consultation on Marine Protected Areas

Consultation on Marine Protected Areas

Friday, 19 March 2021

Formal consultation on four of England’s 40 offshore Marine Protected Areas ends on 28 March....

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MMO Statement: 24 February 2021

MMO Statement: 24 February 2021

Monday, 01 March 2021

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is investigating actions by Greenpeace after its vessel MV Esperanza appeared to drop a number of boulders on...

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Dogger Bank Scallop Closure

Dogger Bank Scallop Closure

Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Scallop fishing in UK waters of the North Sea around Dogger Bank will now be suspended until 4 April 2021....

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