It’s been two months since the I-VMS licence condition was introduced, and a great time to review our progress and address some of the common questions we’ve been receiving from fishers. We’ve seen a significant rise in the number of …
Many marine developments, including offshore wind, are required to collect a huge amount of survey data during the lifetime of their project. A lot of this data is collected to fulfil monitoring requirements that are agreed as part of a …
The Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO’s) Strategic Renewables Unit (SRU) have been working with other government departments, Statutory Nature Conservation Bodies (SNCB’s), The Crown Estate and Renewable UK to standardise the monitoring of offshore wind farms, aiming to make post-consent monitoring …
Rosie Bailey and Charlotte Stadden from the Marine Management Organisation’s marine planning team recently delivered two Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) games hosted in Guernsey. The sessions aimed to increase understanding of the benefits and implications of marine planning through interactive …
The Marine Planning Team have published the ‘Issues with Supporting Evidence’ final report, concluding the next step in the preparation of England’s East Marine Plans. What does the report say? The report details stakeholder insights on the opportunities, challenges and …
In 2022, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) recommended that the East Marine Plan should be replaced, based upon the findings of the third Three-Year report. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs subsequently agreed with this recommendation …
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 has 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 …
In November 2024, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Welsh Government co-hosted an event in Cardiff to support cross-border marine planning in the Severn Estuary. This stakeholder engagement session, following the publication of our Severn Estuary Cross Border Marine Planning …
Under Section 58 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, all public authorities making decisions that affect, or might affect, the UK marine area must consider the relevant marine plan. In response to this, between 12 November and 12 …
Strengthening Coastal Planning: Our Engagement with Local Planning Authorities in the South West Effective planning at the interface of marine and terrestrial environments requires collaboration and clear communication between decision-makers. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) works with local planning teams …