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UK Blue Belt - global ambitions for marine protection

Posted by: Craig McGarvey, MMO and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on: 5 September 2017 - Categories: Blue Belt

UK Government representatives are attending an international congress in Chile to spread the word about ambitions to protect over 4 million sq km of marine environment around the world.

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

Posted by: Matthew Kinmond, MMO, Posted on: 23 August 2017 - Categories: Coastal, marine conservation, marine licensing

Our Senior Marine Licensing Manager Matthew Kinmond answers this question.

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Want to have your say on a marine licence application?

Posted by: Dr Shaun Nicholson, MMO and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on: 26 September 2016 - Categories: marine licensing
Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall

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.

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Microbeads: trouble in the water

Posted by: Monika Van Wyk and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on: 7 September 2016 - Categories: marine conservation

Marine Conservation Officer, Monika Van Wyk talks marine pollution and the proposed ban on microplastics.

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Understanding underwater noise

Posted by: Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on: 18 August 2016 - Categories: marine conservation, marine licensing
Seismic survey ship

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.

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Guidance on seal watching

Posted by: Claire Turner, MMO Digital Manager, Posted on: 11 August 2016 - Categories: marine conservation
guidance on interacting with seals

Getting close to seals is best avoided for all concerned. This for both the welfare of the animal and also the person involved.

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Managing the marine environment, together

Posted by: Craig McGarvey, MMO and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on: 28 April 2016 - Categories: MMO corporate
Beach near Hull

...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...

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