This month, Cornwall’s coastline has become a hotspot for whale sightings. This includes humpback whales - large, beautiful and powerful wild animals that can range in length from 14–17 m (46–56 ft) and weigh up to 40 metric tons! These …
The MMO have marine planners based around the English coast. Their role is to engage with you for the development, implementation, and monitoring of marine plans. You can find out who your local coastal planner is and their contact details …
A marine licence is required if you are undertaking any of the marine licensable activities listed in Section 66 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) are the marine licensing authority for English inshore …
The MMO’s Strategic Renewables Unit (SRU) was established in 2021 to enhance MMO’s role in renewables deployment by supporting improvements to renewables rollout beyond individual cases. Recently, the assertion has been made that if it wasn’t for delays with consenting …
The Strategic Renewables Unit (SRU) aims to ensure the MMO’s vision of a prosperous future for our seas, coasts and communities is supported through deployment of sustainable offshore wind and other marine renewables. To learn more about the SRU, please …
The Marine Planning Team works with the MMO’s Marine Global Team to help aiming to better protect and sustainably manage their marine environments. Credit: Indonesia Nature Film Society, Rekam Nusantara Foundation Turkey Paul Gilliland, Head of Marine Planning, was recently …
Used around the world by policy expert, decision makers and stakeholders to explore the challenges and opportunities of sustainably developing our oceans and seas. The interactive format of the game demonstrates the challenges and complexities of marine spatial planning. Credit: …
In June and July, the marine planning team at the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) delivered a comprehensive training programme to enhance the understanding and use of marine plans in the organisation. This initiative aligns with the MMO's Corporate Plan and …
The MMO have marine planners based around the English coast. Their role is to engage with you for the development, implementation, and monitoring of marine plans. You can find out who your local coastal planner is and their contact details …
We are excited to welcome three new team members to Marine Planning since our last update: Frances Procter – Senior Marine Planner (Natural Capital and Net Gain Lead) Emma Cooper – Marine Planner (Biodiversity and Habitat Lead) Char Lewis – …
As we celebrate Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Awareness Day, it's fitting that we reflect on the importance of MPAs, the role we play in manging those in English waters and the support we provide internationally to the UK Overseas Territories …