Thanks for coming to our workshops
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.
marine planning
How does marine planning consider fisheries management?
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.
Seascape is far more than just views of the sea surface and coast - an English Heritage view
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Dave Hooley, English Heritage and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on:
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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...
Next stage of planning for the South coast and waters begins
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Clare Kavanagh, MMO, Peter Cosgrove, MMO and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on:
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Since we announced marine planning for the South in 2012, we’ve been gathering evidence and views to shape our Vision and Objectives.
Do you know how many vessels use our seas?
Almost 8,500 ships of 300 tonnes or over went through English waters in a recent six-week study period.
Why should students be interested in marine planning?
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.
The Wildlife Trusts discuss management of our seas
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Eleanor Stone, Wildlife Trusts and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on:
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marine licensing, marine planning
Eleanor Stone, Marine Planning Officer for the Wildlife Trusts, discusses her recent visit to the MMO's offices in Newcastle. The Wildlife Trusts is the largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to...
How do we explain what marine planning means for you?
Marine planning is a real milestone for our seas, but explaining how a plan impacts on everyday activities in the marine area can be a challenge.
Marine licensing improvements highlighted in Parliament
...Wardlaw and Gill Stephenson of the MMO’s communications team attended, Amy explains more: The Better for Business event showcased the work of Defra agencies and non-departmental public bodies in providing...
Marine Information System
MMO marine planner Nat Percival explains how the Marine Information System (MIS) works. We’ve been working on the first marine plans for England since 2011, and one of the first...