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Two years of MPA protection: reflecting on a milestone for England's marine protected areas

Two years of MPA protection: reflecting on a milestone for England's marine protected areas

Two years ago we took a significant step towards healthier seas and a more sustainable future for our fishing industry.   On 22 March 2024, new rules came into force prohibiting the use of bottom towed fishing gear across reef and rocky habitats in 13 English …

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Your questions answered: Catch Recording

Posted by: Michael Coyle, MMO Head of Compliance and Control, Posted on: 10 January 2020 - Categories: fisheries

We are continuing our series of blogs on Catch Recording by answering questions asked by fishers using the service in the first month of the roll out to help the rest of the fleet adjust to the change.

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Explore Marine Plans digital service

Posted by: James Lawson, MMO Marine Planning, Posted on: 4 November 2019 - Categories: marine planning
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New marine planning digital service launches

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Catch Recording implementation begins

Posted by: Michael Coyle, MMO Head of Compliance and Control, Posted on: 1 November 2019 - Categories: fisheries
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An update on under 10 metre catch recording.

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Blue Belt Technology Roadmaps Project

Posted by: Sarah Keynes, Senior Technology Innovation Lead (Blue Belt, MMO), Posted on: 27 September 2019 - Categories: Blue Belt
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Project launched to explore new technologies

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First Blue Belt Symposium held at Exeter University

Posted by: Rachel Healey, Cefas, Posted on: 20 September 2019 - Categories: Blue Belt

On 29-31 July 2019 the Ascension Island Government, the University of Exeter, Great British Oceans coalition and the UK government’s Blue Belt Programme jointly held the first Blue Belt Overseas Symposium Blue Belt Overseas Symposium with funding from the Darwin Initiative.

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How does the MMO respond to marine pollution incidents?

Posted by: Katie Morton, MMO Marine Conservation Team, Posted on: 17 September 2019 - Categories: marine conservation
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A summary of the MMO's remit for marine pollution incidents

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Marine Planning 'You Said, We Did' report published

Posted by: Paul Gilliland, MMO Head of Marine Planning, Posted on: 3 September 2019 - Categories: marine planning
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You Said, We Did: Summary of stakeholder-led Iteration 3 policy changes

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Scientists return to plastic pollution hotspot

Posted by: Rachel Healey, Cefas, Posted on: 2 September 2019 - Categories: Blue Belt
Marine litter

More than two years after Henderson Island was found to have the 'world's highest’ recorded density of plastic rubbish, scientists returned last June for another research expedition.

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International Whale Shark Day

Posted by: Dr Emily Hardman (Blue Belt, MMO), Posted on: 30 August 2019 - Categories: Blue Belt
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Happy International Whale Shark Day from St Helena!

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Transparency and marine licensing

Posted by: Andy Kerrigan, MMO Head of Licensing Business Improvement and Support, Posted on: 22 August 2019 - Categories: marine licensing
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Online improvements made to the Marine Management Organisation's marine licensing process.

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