Why do I need a licence to remove lost, abandoned or discarded fishing gear from the sea bed?

Our Senior Marine Licensing Manager Matthew Kinmond answers this question.
Our Senior Marine Licensing Manager Matthew Kinmond answers this question.
Dr Shaun Nicholson, Head of Marine Licensing at the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), explains more about the decision-making process for applications and how the public can have their say on proposed activities.
Marine Conservation Officer, Monika Van Wyk talks marine pollution and the proposed ban on microplastics.
As human activities in the marine area increase so does underwater noise. Understanding and mitigating the impact of this is an important part of the sustainable development of our seas and protecting the marine environment for future generations.
Getting close to seals is best avoided for all concerned. This for both the welfare of the animal and also the person involved.
...dredging To carry out dredging to support their operations ports and harbours may require a marine licence from the MMO under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. They may...