08 Sep 2020
Alternative use of dredge material in the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plan areas (MMO1190) A project has mapped the opportunities for the alterative use of dredge material in NE, NW, SE, SW Marine Plan areas. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is currently developing the north east, north west, south […]
08 Sep 2020
This issue of the marine planning newsletter includes: a letter from Chief Executive Officer Tom McCormack CBE sharing the next stage of the MMO’s journey in “The MMO story – The Next Ten Years” a marine planning programme overview the Draft North East, North West, South East and South West Marine Plans: Consultation Summary 2020 […]
20 Jul 2020
MMO ‘The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched its vision: ‘Our MMO Story – the Next Ten Years’. This sets out the MMO’s aims and how it will achieve its bold ambitions for a prosperous future for our seas, coasts and communities. The seas have never been more important to the future of the planet […]
20 Jul 2020
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 […]
16 Jun 2020
Blue Belt Programme Annual Update now published Read about the work of the Blue Belt Programme in UK Overseas Territories in the 2019-2020 annual update. Earlier this week on World Ocean Day, 8 June, we published our annual update on the achievements and progress of the Blue Belt Programme over the past year. Lord Zac Goldsmith, Foreign […]
12 May 2020
Marine Planning Newsletter: May 2020 During the current health emergency, the MMO is continuing to provide vital services and support to our customers and stakeholders. We are in the main working remotely, in line with the latest advice from Government and continue to be contactable by email, phone and on-line. This issue of the marine […]
05 May 2020
This document is aimed at marine plan users (applicants and decision makers), it takes a hypothetical example, from the development of a proposal, through a marine licence application, to a licensing decision. It complements and illustrates the guidance provided in the marine plan documents, using the South Marine Plan as its appropriate marine policy document. […]
28 Apr 2020
MMO ‘This is a follow on to the previous Evidence Requirement R090 Impacts of non-licensable activities on Marine Protected Areas which was fulfilled in November 2019 by MMO1136 – Non-licensable Activity Impacts on Marine Protected Areas. This link outlines further work and some interesting background. The MMO has an obligation under the Marine and Coastal Access […]
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