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The UK Government has today reaffirmed its commitment as a leader on international nature conservation at the UN General Assembly.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is proposing management measures to protect the first three Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in England.
A youth-led eco project is set to see Whitehaven's harbour become mainland Europe’s largest Seabin site.
Allonby Bay, North East of Farnes Deep and Dolphin Head receive highest level of protection for marine habitats and species.
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is working with the Government of Anguilla (GoA) to provide geospatial data to support safe navigation
Code will protect animals and habitats and help people enjoy England's coast responsibly.
Government announces funding available for projects that will improve recreational sea fishing across the UK.
The Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) formal consultation on the proposed management of bottom towed fishing in 13 marine protected areas (MPAs) and call for evidence on impacts of fishing on MPA habitats and species wi…
Defra to consult on proposed measures to ban industrial sandeel fishing within UK waters
Marine Management Organisation has finalised dates, times and places for its second round of conversations with south coast fishers about the Channel demersal non-quota species Fisheries Management Plan.
Government today announces three Highly Protected Marine Areas will be designated by July 2023
The projects range from practical courses in seafood preparation or manning fishing boats through to degree level qualifications.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has several current and upcoming general member vacancies in the ten regional Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCA) across England.
Important marine habitats will be protected as harmful fishing activity proposed to be banned in 13 more Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Pioneering research set to curb harmful threats to marine biodiversity
The UK will continue as Chair of the Global Ocean Alliance as it calls for more ambition to meet the 30by30 ocean pledge.
A review of Studland Bay's voluntary no anchor zone (VNAZ) is being conducted by Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
The UK Government will attend the first negotiations meeting in Uruguay for a global plastics treaty
£20 million awarded to modernise and improve infrastructure across the seafood sector with a further £30 million available from today
Plastic pollution and marine litter seen as the biggest threat, and marine environment considered as precious resource that should be protected
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