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The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities (mNLA) in England鈥檚 marine protected areas (MPAs). This includes ensuring fishing and mNLA management measures鈥�
Registered and licensed vessels 10 metres and under
Registered and licensed vessels over 10 metres
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Western Channel and Southwest region.
A summary of our consultation on proposed byelaws to protect important ecosystems, habitats and species within Stage 3 MPAs.
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
Guidance on activities for marine licences.
The UKSIA manages UK domestic fishing vessel access to non-UK waters and foreign vessel access to UK waters.
How to understand each part of your fishing vessel licence 鈥� vessel details, conditions, schedule, annex and their current copies.
MMO has opened a consultation for a potential seasonal closure of the crawfish fishery during winter 2025 to spring 2026. The consultation is open until midnight on 20 July 2025.
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