MMO ‘Introduction: Mapping Sea Angling This report provides insights into the spatial distribution of recreational sea angling in England. The research was commissioned to support the development and implementation of marine plan policies, and to assist the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) to manage impacts on Marine Protected Areas and uses of the marine environment. The aim of this project was to: Identify all relevant data (angling literature, directed surveys, and local/fisher knowledge) and apply transparent and validated methods that produce shapefile data that can be used for marine spatial planning (MSP), via the production of high resolution maps of recreational sea angling activity.