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Master and owner ordered to pay over £102,000 for illegal mackerel catch

Master and owner ordered to pay over £102,000 for illegal mackerel catch

Friday, 20 March 2015

Trawler illegally retains fish caught in the mackerel box....

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Defra consultations relevant to the work of the MMO

Defra consultations relevant to the work of the MMO

Wednesday, 11 March 2015

Defra is running a number of consultations relevant to the work of the MMO, on fisheries, marine licensing and conservation. ...

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New advice from Cefas on Rame Head

New advice from Cefas on Rame Head

Wednesday, 04 March 2015

The MMO has received new advice from Cefas with regard to a Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) situated near the Rame Head disposal site....

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Management roles and responsibilities

Management roles and responsibilities

Tuesday, 03 March 2015

CEO John Tuckett explains role changes within the Marine Management Organisation. ...

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New opportunity for fishermen to influence catch limits

New opportunity for fishermen to influence catch limits

Thursday, 19 February 2015

People interested in influencing catch limit estimations are encouraged to email their views before 5:00pm 25 February 2015. ...

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Consultation for Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre closes tomorrow

Consultation for Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre closes tomorrow

Thursday, 19 February 2015

Application to construct and operate a tidal energy demonstration site near the Isle of Wight...

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Future of dredging at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport

Future of dredging at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport

Friday, 13 February 2015

The MMO has provided an update on proposed changes to dredging and disposal activities on behalf of HMNB Devonport....

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Restrictions on fishing for certain sharks, skates and rays

Restrictions on fishing for certain sharks, skates and rays

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

The EC has amended the list of species of sharks, skates and rays which commercial fishing vessels are restricted from catching in EU waters....

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Customer and stakeholder satisfaction survey

Customer and stakeholder satisfaction survey

Monday, 09 February 2015

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched its fifth annual customer and stakeholder satisfaction survey....

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Research into seal deaths

Research into seal deaths

Wednesday, 04 February 2015

Evidence shows grey seals may be responsible for spiral seal injuries....

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Grants towards replacement VMS terminals for over 15m vessels

Grants towards replacement VMS terminals for over 15m vessels

Monday, 02 February 2015

The MMO is accepting applications until 20 February for replacement Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) terminals for over 15 metre vessels. ...

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Appearance at EFRA committee hearing

Appearance at EFRA committee hearing

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

On 21 January 2015 the MMO discussed its work with the House of Commons EFRA Committee....

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Influence management of inshore fisheries in England

Influence management of inshore fisheries in England

Monday, 19 January 2015

The MMO is looking to appoint a number of members with marine experience to Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities in England....

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UK and English quota management rules consultation

UK and English quota management rules consultation

Tuesday, 06 January 2015

We would like to hear your views on the draft administrative rules that, when finalised, will set out how fishing quotas can be used during 2015. ...

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Failure to submit sales notes costs fish merchant over £6,000

Failure to submit sales notes costs fish merchant over £6,000

Tuesday, 23 December 2014

A Rye fish merchant who failed to provide legal documents relating to fish sales has been ordered to pay over £6000 in court....

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Sourcing quota for the under 10 metre and non sector fleet

Sourcing quota for the under 10 metre and non sector fleet

Friday, 19 December 2014

The MMO has updated its guidance on quota leasing and on activities to source quota for the under 10 metre and non-sector fleet. ...

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Development of UK to Norway electricity cable takes step forward

Development of UK to Norway electricity cable takes step forward

Tuesday, 02 December 2014

Works associated with the laying of the undersea electricity cable between the UK and Norway have been approved by the MMO....

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Consultation opens on how MMO will consider sustainable development in marine planning

Consultation opens on how MMO will consider sustainable development in marine planning

Monday, 24 November 2014

Consultation launched by the MMO on the draft Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report for the South Inshore and South Offshore Marine Plans....

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Chief Executive appointed to Marine Management Organisation

Chief Executive appointed to Marine Management Organisation

Monday, 24 November 2014

Sir Bill Callaghan, Chair of the MMO has confirmed the appointment of John Tuckett as the organisation's new Chief Executive....

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Influence management of inshore fisheries in Northumberland

Influence management of inshore fisheries in Northumberland

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

An opportunity to help manage inshore fisheries in Northumberland is available for someone with marine expertise. ...

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Exploring options for fisheries management – new industry panel to be created

Exploring options for fisheries management – new industry panel to be created

Wednesday, 05 November 2014

The MMO is exploring a range of solutions for the fishing industry after the recent closures of key fisheries as a last resort measure....

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Views on use of remaining English Channel cod quota sought

Views on use of remaining English Channel cod quota sought

Wednesday, 05 November 2014

The fishing industry is encouraged to have its say on how remaining 2014 quota for cod in area VIId should be used within England....

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Western Waters crab effort management notification

Western Waters crab effort management notification

Friday, 31 October 2014

Early notification about Western Waters (ICES Area VII) edible and spider crab effort management for quarter 4 2014....

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Vessel owner and master guilty of illegal fishing in Lyme Bay

Vessel owner and master guilty of illegal fishing in Lyme Bay

Thursday, 09 October 2014

A fishing vessel owner and master have been found guilty of illegally fishing for scallops in a protected area of Lyme Bay....

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Annual UK fishing industry report published today

Annual UK fishing industry report published today

Thursday, 25 September 2014

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) publishes its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2013 report today....

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Industry negotiations result in Channel scallop deal

Industry negotiations result in Channel scallop deal

Monday, 22 September 2014

More than 700,000 extra days at sea have been secured for UK fishermen in Western Waters in 2014....

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North Shields fish quay restoration nominated for award

North Shields fish quay restoration nominated for award

Thursday, 04 September 2014

The restoration of North Shields fish quay, supported by the EFF, has been named one of the North East's best restoration sites. ...

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Court orders almost £40,000 to be repaid to MMO after fraudulent claims

Court orders almost £40,000 to be repaid to MMO after fraudulent claims

Wednesday, 03 September 2014

Fraudulent funding claims were made to fisheries grant schemes...

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New regulations controlling trade in some shark and ray species

New regulations controlling trade in some shark and ray species

Wednesday, 03 September 2014

Trade in manta rays and five shark species is being restricted from 14 September 2014 to protect their populations from declining....

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Be part of managing England's inshore fisheries in North West England

Be part of managing England's inshore fisheries in North West England

Tuesday, 26 August 2014

Three vacancies are open to those with fishing and/or marine environment experience who can help manage inshore fisheries in North West England. ...

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