What humpback whale sightings mean for our seas and how to behave responsibly

Whale breaching credit @Adrian Langdon

Cornwall and the South West are hotspots for whale watching. In recent years we've even had sightings of rare humpback whales off this part of our coast. Humpbacks are large, beautiful and powerful wild animals that can range in length …

Coastal Planner Corner

The MMO has marine planners based around the English coast. Their role is to engage with you for the development, implementation, and monitoring of marine plans. You can find out who your local coastal planner is and their contact details …

Severn Estuary Implementation Session: Advancing Cross-Border Marine Planning

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In November 2024, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Welsh Government co-hosted an event in Cardiff to support cross-border marine planning in the Severn Estuary. This stakeholder engagement session, following the publication of our Severn Estuary Cross Border Marine Planning …