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Our hidden marine mammals - the harbour porpoise

Charlotte Devaney - MMO Marine Conservation Manager, 20 December 2023 - Coastal, Evidence, marine conservation, Science

What is the first animal that springs to mind when you think of a UK marine mammal? A cousin to dolphins, harbour porpoises might not have been your first answer but there are many reasons to care about these fascinating …

Scientific dispensation request granted for King Scallop fishing trial

Dan Cutler, Communications & Engagement Manager, 26 September 2023 - fisheries, marine licensing, Marine Science, Science

MMO has granted a scientific dispensation to MacDuff Shellfish Ltd to carry out a two day scallop fishing trial off the South East coast of England. The trial will take place in October 2023 and test the feasibility and potential …

MMO work with Marine and Coastguard Agency in pollution exercise

David Patrick, Digital Communications Manager, 1 October 2021 - Coastal, marine conservation, Science

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 …

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