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An action plan to support the cuttlefish fishery in English waters has been launched by Marine Management Organisation (MMO) following engagement with stakeholders.
Supporting the fishing industry in removing litter from the sea while promoting sustainable waste management practices.
Marine aggregates, scientific research and saltmarsh restoration feature in the latest applications granted by the MMO Marine Licensing team.
Queen scallop fishing in ICES sub areas 6a and 7a will be closed from 1 April to 30 June 2025 to protect spawning stocks.
Delivering innovative conservation projects to protect Studland Bay鈥檚 vital seagrass habitat while working closely with the local community and water users.
MMO introduces licence condition for I-VMS ahead of new legislation
Users of the Catch Recording and Fish Export Service helplines need to be aware that the contact centre鈥檚 hours of operation are changing from April 1 2025.
Fishers with commercial licences who want to apply for an authorisation to fish commercially for bluefin tuna in English waters in 2025 can start the process from 20 March 2025.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published Bluefin Tuna Catch and Release Recreational Fishery (CRRF) Statistics 2024.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has today announced its decision on a temporary closure to fishing with dredges for king scallops in ICES areas 7d and Lyme Bay (7e) in 2025.
The conference focused on innovative technologies and strategies to combat illegal wildlife trade, promoting marine biodiversity and sustainable trade in ASEAN.
Marine Management Organisation is advising fishers of forthcoming changes to a number of exemptions to the Landing Obligation in English waters following a scientific review and public consultation.
A new report reveals the significant economic and environmental benefit of seabed mapping within the UK Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
New measures will unlock up to 拢30 billion investment in homegrown clean power as permissions for new offshore wind projects are streamlined
The rules stipulate underwater explosions and construction should be achieved through low-noise methods, accelerating offshore wind projects by preventing building delays.
Stakeholders were given the opportunity to have their say on issues in the east marine plan areas through engagement events hosted by the Marine Planning Team at the Marine Management Organisation this autumn.
In 2021 a family-run business in the North East was awarded funding to support the diversification of their business offering.
The MMO have been given responsibility by Defra to manage the process of making appointments of General Members to IFCA Committees.聽
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is proud to celebrate the extensive support it has provided to UK鈥檚 fishing and seafood industry in 2024 through various administered grant schemes.
Fishers are being reminded that December 16 2024 marks the start of new regulations covering key species in English waters.
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