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Why should students be interested in marine planning?

Posted by: Caitriona Shannon, Masters Student, Posted on: 21 May 2014 - Categories: marine planning

Caitriona Shannon is currently studying for a Masters in Sustainability and Environmental Politics and Policy at the University of Leeds. She has been with the MMO this week to find out more about marine planning.

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Wave energy trial gets green light

Posted by: Craig Loughlin, MMO and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on: 13 May 2014 - Categories: marine licensing

...have certain powers under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 to consent electricity generation from these renewable energy installations. One such application we’ve recently approved was from Seatricity Ltd....

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The Wildlife Trusts discuss management of our seas

Posted by: Eleanor Stone, Wildlife Trusts and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on: 12 May 2014 - Categories: marine licensing, marine planning

Eleanor Stone, Marine Planning Officer for the Wildlife Trusts, discusses her recent visit to the MMO's offices in Newcastle. The Wildlife Trusts is the largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to...

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How do we explain what marine planning means for you?

Posted by: Russell Gadbury, MMO Marine Planning Manager, Posted on: 7 May 2014 - Categories: marine planning

Marine planning is a real milestone for our seas, but explaining how a plan impacts on everyday activities in the marine area can be a challenge.

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The MMO's Corporate Plan - explaining our aims for the next three years

Posted by: Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on: 1 May 2014 - Categories: MMO corporate
Photograph of a coastal scene in Plymouth

Our corporate plan for the next three years (2014-2017) has been published, and we’ve got a wide range of challenging tasks ahead. Enabling sustainable development is absolutely central to this...

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