...create demand for material from capital dredging, as well as an apparent appetite for progress amongst industry and regulators. We feel well placed to play our part in increasing the...
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...
Since we announced marine planning for the South in 2012, we’ve been gathering evidence and views to shape our Vision and Objectives.
Almost 8,500 ships of 300 tonnes or over went through English waters in a recent six-week study period.
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.