Marine planning began in the South back in 2012, and since then with your help we’ve come a long way. Core issues have been identified based on the best available evidence and following on from this we worked closely with …
Chris Maxwell of the MMO’s marine planning team explains why national recognition matters Being nominated for awards is always great, and our marine planning work is currently on the shortlist for both the Civil Service Awards (whittled down from …
On Saturday 13 September I attended the annual Fishstock event in Brixham along with a number of colleagues from the MMO.
Susan Kidd, Marine Planning Manager at The Crown Estate, looks at a new MMO report on the beneficial use of dredged materials. It has long been acknowledged by industry groups, regulators and ourselves that the disposal of potentially valuable dredged …
Dale Rodmell, Assistant Chief Executive at the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO), looks at how the fishing industry are helping to plan for our seas. Fisheries are one of the oldest and most widely distributed of all marine activities …
Engagement officer for marine planning, Cheryl Nicholson, wants to hear your views. Many of you involved in marine planning for our seas will have received a survey from us recently, asking about our work and its impact on you and …
Evidence specialist Aisling Lannin looks at newly published reports for marine planning. Marine planning for the seas around England will not only consider the environment and industries which rely on such an important resource, but also the social and …
Last week the South coast was buzzing with lively discussion at four workshops held in Eastbourne, Southampton, Weymouth and Exmouth which set out the vision and objectives of marine plans.
Phil Haslam, Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, details the importance of fisheries and marine environmental management in relation to marine planning.
Publication of the MMO’s Seascape Assessment for the South inshore and offshore marine plan areas marks a major advance in bringing seascape effectively into the evidence base for marine plan preparation.