19 Jun 2017
It is encouraging that the MMO are routinely succeeding in their enforcement activities. This fine arose from 13 breaches which begs the question of why so many were allowed before there was legal intervention? For anyone thinking that Brexit and fisheries will be easy just look at the complexity of ownership by a Dutch company […]
25 Apr 2017
This long running issue over the development and major dredge proposal at Falmouth is a major test of the Government and it’s agencies approach to developments in marine conservation sites. Groups like MCS and FoE with local experts have been leading a major campaign. Quite what form or when any decision will take is unclear, […]
14 Apr 2017
Amy Wardlaw, MMO, ‘The MMO is seeking to continue work with the fishing industry on the Fully Documented Fisheries (FDF) scheme – looking at ways of tackling the problem of discarding fish. On behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) we’ve been running the Fully Documented Fishery scheme with industry since […]
20 Mar 2017
MMO (7th March) South West characterisation disposal project: New site announced The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced a new disposal site to be known as Plymouth Deep in the South West area. The MMO facilitated the process of the designation of the new site by the funding partners including Associated British Ports (ABP), Cattewater, Defence […]
13 Mar 2017
Amy Wardlaw, MMO (August 2016): The warmer weather may tempt you towards the coast and learning more about the marine environment. When doing so it’s important you consider both your own safety and that of any animals you may encounter. Swimming with seals Whether swimming with, feeding, photographing or catching Pokemon versions of them – getting close to seals is best […]
17 Feb 2017
Trends in Marine Activities in the North West, North East, South East and South West English marine plan regions – Call for Information Do you have information on past or possible future trends in marine activities in the North West, North East, South East or South West English marine plan regions? Do you have information […]
08 Feb 2017
The Marine Management Organisation is asking for feedback on the first outputs in the development of the next phase of marine plans. (This process also links to a host of outputs). Marine planning events start in Scarborough on Tuesday 14 February A questionnaire on the first outputs of marine planning in the north east, north west, south […]
06 Feb 2017
The MMO have recently published guidance on the management of sea bass. Bass industry guidance for 2017 Bass fishing guidance 10 February 2017, see all updates How many fish you can catch, when and where fishing is prohibited, and the minimum conservation reference size (MCRS). Measures introduced over the last few years have been inadequate and […]
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