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Dan Cutler, Communications & Engagement Manager

Habitat focus – the importance of rocky and biogenic reefs

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Why do reefs need protection? Most people are unaware of the many vitally important habitats which lie offshore beneath the surface of English coastal waters. Rocky and biogenic reefs are two of these important habitats, which need our consideration and …

The MMO ramps up plans to further protect English marine sites

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We’ve launched the next stage in our ambitious project to manage all fishing activities and protect valuable marine habitats in England’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) by 2024.  On 17 January 2023, we launched our Stage 2 formal consultation, to seek …