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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…
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Camel Estuary, in the South West of England.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Another feature was 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.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Goodwin Sands, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at South West Approaches to the Bristol Channel, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Berwick to St. Mary's, in the North East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Holderness Offshore, in the East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Purbeck Coast, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Studland Bay, in the South West of England.
Use Natural England’s advice packages to find out if your activity, proposal or area has a potential impact on MPAs and the species and habitats within them.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Two features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.
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