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 …
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...
Susan Kidd, Marine Planning Manager at The Crown Estate, explains how planning will benefit her work. The Crown Estate manages the seabed While the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), established in...
Alec Taylor, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Marine Policy Officer, explains why the adoption of the East marine plans holds environmental importance. The adoption of the first...
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