On 9 June 2025, we launched our consultation on proposed fisheries management measures for Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs). In England, we're fortunate to have a diverse array of marine habitats in our seas. These habitats serve as refuges …
Caitriona Shannon is currently studying for a Masters in Sustainability and Environmental Politics and Policy at the University of Leeds. She has been with the MMO this week to find out more about marine planning.
...have certain powers under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 to consent electricity generation from these renewable energy installations. One such application we’ve recently approved was from Seatricity Ltd....
Eleanor Stone, Marine Planning Officer for the Wildlife Trusts, discusses her recent visit to the MMO's offices in Newcastle. The Wildlife Trusts is the largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to...
Marine planning is a real milestone for our seas, but explaining how a plan impacts on everyday activities in the marine area can be a challenge.
Our corporate plan for the next three years (2014-2017) has been published, and we’ve got a wide range of challenging tasks ahead. Enabling sustainable development is absolutely central to this...
The MMO's work with water companies may make a cameo appearance on the BBC documentary series Watermen. Amy Wardlaw, marine licensing communications manager, explains. The 6-part Watermen series follows the...
...Wardlaw and Gill Stephenson of the MMO’s communications team attended, Amy explains more: The Better for Business event showcased the work of Defra agencies and non-departmental public bodies in providing...
MMO marine planner Nat Percival explains how the Marine Information System (MIS) works. We’ve been working on the first marine plans for England since 2011, and one of the first...
Marine planning implementation officer for the East, Stacey Clarke, explains her job. My day-to-day work can vary from being in the office, answering questions or writing policy and other documents;...
Alex Codd, City Planning Manager, Hull City Council, discusses his organisation's involvement in the development of the marine plans, and their relevance for the offshore wind industry. Alex Codd, City...