On the International Day against Illegal Fishing, it’s good to be reminded about the challenges illegal fishing presents to the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) within the Blue Belt Programme and the measures that they take to reduce the risks to their marine environments.
The MMO Marine Conservation Team explains the organisation's role in protecting MPAs.
Members of the MMO's Marine Conservation Team provide an insight into MPAs.
On 15 October 2020, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) launched the latest annual monitoring surveys for the South Marine Plans, as well as the baseline monitoring surveys for the North East, North West, South East and South West Draft Marine …
On 18 August, the Blue Belt Programme team and UK Overseas Territories (OTs) representatives shared their challenges and achievements at the 6th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC6). The conference – originally planned to take place in Kiel, Germany - was …
An update on marine planning for England's seas.
As the weather gets warmer and people begin to spend more time outside, there are opportunities to enjoy some of the amazing marine wildlife around the English coast, but it's vital that our enjoyment doesn't take precedent over the safety …
Manager of the Thames Tideway Tunnel project, Hannah Towner on the importance of working together with marine licence applicants.
An underwater mountain double the height of the UK’s Ben Nevis has been added to a global map of the seafloor.
Guest blog on marine planning from Chris Pater, Historic England.
Guest blog on marine plans for England from Mark Russell, British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA).