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External decision making and implementation mapping of marine plans

Posted by: Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on: 6 February 2019 - Categories: marine planning
Stretch of coastline under blue sky.

...and delivering catchment flood management plans. The research also identifies where marine plan use may be relevant to advisory bodies and functions. Most decisions fall into seven general decision-making processes:...

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Marine research and funding opportunities highlighted

Posted by: Adam Cook, Head of Evidence and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on: 2 July 2018 - Categories: Evidence
marine research funding

The MMO’s list of marine-based evidence requirements may provide a useful starting point for those seeking to take advantage of research funding opportunities.

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Sea fish stats - 150 years and counting

Posted by: Guy Ellis (Statistician) - MMO, Posted on: 28 September 2017 - Categories: Coastal, Statistics
1866 report

...on the health of key stocks is also included. Information is presented in numerous tables, charts and maps. Detailed datasets of fish landings are also available for download. So if...

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Visit from South Korea delegates

Posted by: Matthew Kinmond, MMO, Posted on: 25 July 2017 - Categories: marine licensing

Marine aggregates are an important resource for England and Wales, and there is a long history of marine aggregate extraction in our waters.

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How many statisticians does it take?

Posted by: Guy Ellis (Statistician) - MMO, Posted on: 21 March 2017 - Categories: Statistics, Uncategorized

Guy Ellis is part of an MMO team of 3 statisticians, providing analysis and advice to quota managers, industry and policy makers.

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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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Marine plans must be based on local knowledge - we need your views

Posted by: Peter Cosgrove, MMO and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on: 21 April 2016 - Categories: marine planning
Thames tidal area

Over the last two weeks we have been visiting all four corners of England’s coast, launching the start of marine planning for the north east, south east, south west and...

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More opportunities for engagement is essential for next phase of marine plans

Posted by: Marine Management Organisation (MMO), Posted on: 16 March 2016 - Categories: marine planning
Man wears coat and wortks with laptop at the sea

In April its two years since the East Marine Plan was published. Producing the first marine plan for England was a daunting task, but an amazing achievement. It was the...

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Collaboration in translational research for marine science

Posted by: Marine Management Organisation (MMO), Posted on: 12 February 2016 - Categories: Evidence
Natural Environmental Research Council logo

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) announce collaboration with the Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC). Adam Cook (Head of Evidence at the MMO) tells us a little about how the MMO...

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