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New catch-recording requirements explained
Introducing and explaining the new catch recording app for fishermen.
What is the Landing Obligation?
The Landing Obligation (also know as the discard ban) means that certain catches of fish are no longer allowed to be discarded at sea. The full Landing Obligation comes into force on 1 January 2019. We answer some common questions.
10 updates you might have missed from the Marine Management Organisation in October 2018
MMO and other marine-related news and developments which took place in October 2018. This included significant developments in Parliament and proposals on changes to laws.
Bag it and #binit4beaches
Dog mess should never be left on beaches to be washed away by the tide. It contains high levels of bacteria that can affect water quality and pose a risk to public health.
From the most remote inhabited island on Earth to England (and back again): the Wave Dancer’s voyage to refurbishment
The Wave Dancer, a fisheries patrol boat from Tristan da Cunha, has been transported to the UK for refurbishment as part of the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme.
Statistics show where UK vessels fish and what is landed from our waters
Today the Marine Management Organisation has published analysis showing where fish were caught before being landed. This includes activity by UK vessels and other EU Member States’ vessels in North East Atlantic waters.
10 updates you might have missed from the Marine Management Organisation in August 2018
In August 2018 we celebrated the diverse life in our seas, encouraged people to take care of their beaches, took part in an historic event and provided updates on our enforcement activities
Delivering Blue Belt on Pitcairn Island
Integrated Marine Management Manager, Dr Emily Hardman, provides us with an insight into one of the smallest populated UK Overseas Territories, Pitcairn Island. Emily is working with the local community, helping to deliver the Blue Belt Programme in the waters …
Help clean up our beaches with the #binit4beaches campaign
The National Bathing Waters Campaign is calling on us all to combat the level of litter in coastal areas and bathing waters.
Blue Belt - Ascension Island Update
Here is the latest update on the work that the Blue Belt Programme are undertaking with our partners on Ascension Island.