Through marine licensing, the MMO plays a key role in providing advice and making decisions on what happens in England’s seas. There are many things to consider when handling marine licence applications, from protecting the marine environment to helping the …
Since the launch of the I-VMS project in February, we have been working hard to listen to any concerns fishers may have and doing all we can to answer their questions. I’d like to thank everyone for their contributions, which …
What is Explore Marine Plans? Explore Marine Plans (EMP) is a digital service developed by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and is an online, interactive resource that supports the implementation of England’s marine plans. The digital service allows you to …
We are hosting a series of drop-in sessions to help fishers with under-10m vessels with their catch recording obligations. We want to support and enable a profitable, sustainable fishing industry. So improving understanding of how much and which species of …
The United Kingdom is surrounded by some of the world’s busiest seas. The English Channel alone accounts for up to 20% of global maritime trade and connects the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea. This means that there is an …
Guest blog on Operation Seabird with Geoff Edmond, National Wildlife Coordinator for the RSPCA.
MMO officers join operation targeting modern slavery and human trafficking in the shellfish industry.
Vastly increased offshore patrols, aerial surveillance and monitoring have ensured illegal fishing has been kept at bay in England’s seas since the UK became an independent coastal state on 1 January 2021.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is now a member of The Crown Estate’s recently launched Offshore Wind Evidence and Change Programme.
As the weather gets warmer and people begin to spend more time outside, there are opportunities to enjoy some of the amazing marine wildlife around the English coast, but it's vital that our enjoyment doesn't take precedent over the safety …
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