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The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in April 2019.
We're seeking views on the draft guidance for The Offshore Environmental Civil Sanctions Regulations 2018.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Report setting out the progress made in using the provisions of the Marine and Coastal Access Act to establish a Marine Protected Area network between 2012 and 2018.
Consultations now open to help inform marine conservation plans for the future and the views of marine users are urgently sought.
Consultation on Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay as a potential Special Protection Area (pSPA) for overwintering waterbirds.
Seeking views on the UK’s proposed ban on the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products.
Defra would welcome your views on a proposal for multi-species management plan for demersal fish stocks and nephrops.
The MMO has asked for people to share their views regarding a potential new marine disposal site in the South West.
Consultation on the Draft South Marine Plans will take place be between 7 November 2016 and 27 January 2017.
This consultation asked for feedback on the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report for the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plans.
This consultation asks for feedback on the draft Statement of Public Participation for each of the next phase of marine plans.
Seeking views on each of the 23 Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) proposed for designation. Also proposing new features to be added to 10 existing MCZs.
An update on Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs), covering the approach and timings for the third phase of MCZs.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Seeking views on our proposed programme of measures to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas by 2020.
This strategy outlines the measures that contribute towards Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas.
Report setting out the progress with marine plans in England, covering the period 2009 to 2015.
Seeking views on proposals to change marine licensing so that the Secretary of State can make certain licence decisions.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
What the government is doing to protect the marine environment and biodiversity through planning, regulation, science and research.
This is a triennial review of the Marine Management Organisation.
Seeking views on extending the scope of the Environmental Liability Directive to include marine waters.
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