News and press
- May
- (24 May) Clarifying information following adjournment debate
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) was the subject of a debate in the House of Commons on 20 May 2013. The debate was secured by Alison Seabeck MP (Plymouth, Labour) and questioned the use of data within the Western Waters regime and wider corporate reporting. - (9 May) Helping to protect wildlife in the South West
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is working with environmental organisations in the South West to provide guidance for the public on how to enjoy the coast while ensuring that marine wildlife is protected. - (9 May) New opportunity to influence management of England’s inshore fisheries
People interested in influencing the management of inshore fisheries around the North West of England are being encouraged to apply to join the regions’ inshore fisheries and conservation authority (IFCA). - (7 May) Ready to do business: Working with local enterprise partnerships and city deals to protect the environment and facilitate growth
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Network has issued an offer to local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) and city deals inviting them to work with the network to safeguard the environment and achieve sustainable growth. - (1 May) Undersized scallop catch costs vessel owners over £29,000
Lewes Crown Court today (Thursday 1 May) ordered a fishing vessel owner to pay over £29,000 and the master £500 after finding them guilty of retaining 8.8 tonnes of undersized scallops. - April
- (22 April) Fish merchant fined for failure to submit sales notes
- (10 April) New opportunity to influence management of England’s inshore fisheries
People interested in influencing the management of inshore fisheries around Southern England are being encouraged to apply to join the regions’ inshore fisheries and conservation authority (IFCA). - (4 April) Obstructing officers costs vessel owner and master £4,000
- (4 April) Master and vessel owner fined for fisheries offences
- March
- (28 March) MMO focuses on social research
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its first Social Research Strategy, underpinning a commitment to robust evidence for decision making. - (18 March) Small-scale marine activities may be exempted from licensing
Certain low-risk, small-scale developments in the marine area will soon be exempted from licensing under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. - (18 March) New opportunities to influence management of England’s inshore fisheries
People interested in influencing the management of inshore fisheries around Northumberland and Sussex are being encouraged to apply to join the regions’ inshore fisheries and conservation authority (IFCA). - (14 March) Master and vessel owner fined for fisheries offences
- (11 March) Master and vessel owner fined for fisheries offences
- (8 March) Almost £600,000 of quota secured to benefit under 10 metre fishermen (Press release 02/13)
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has gained almost £600,000 worth of valuable fish stocks quota to directly benefit fishermen in the under 10 metre (U10m) and non-sector fleets. - (1 March) MMO opens its annual customer satisfaction survey – share your views
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has today (Friday 1 March) launched its third annual customer satisfaction survey. - February
- (19 February) Southampton channel dredge approved
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has consented the application for the Southampton Approach Channel Dredge (SACD). - (18 February) New opportunities to influence management of England’s inshore fisheries
People interested in influencing the management of inshore fisheries around Northumberland are being encouraged to apply to join the region's inshore fisheries and conservation authority (IFCA).
Northumberland IFCA and Southern IFCA are both looking to recruit an individual with expertise in commercial fisheries. - (15 February) New board members
Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for the Environment, has appointed Robin Teverson and Andrew Wells to the Marine Management Organisation Board from 18 February 2013 until 31 January 2016. - (12 February) New aquaculture facilities opened at Sparsholt College (Press release 01/13)
Sparsholt College has officially opened its £500,000 Salmonid Rearing and Trials Centre, a teaching and research centre that aims to help bolster the UK's aquaculture industry. The centre will be used for education and research but will also give fishery students a chance to develop their commercial and entrepreneurial skills. - (8 February) Get involved in gathering recreational data for marine planning
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is gathering recreational data for the South plan areas and needs your help.
If you represent a recreational marine activity along the South coast – from Folkestone to the River Dart in Devon – we would like to hear from you. - (7 February) Don’t miss out on fisheries sector grants this year
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced its European Fisheries Fund (EFF) panel deadlines for 2013, the final year of the scheme.
The EFF scheme is open all year round for receipt of applications. Depending on the type, size and cost of a project, a decision will either be considered by the selection panel for large or particularly technical projects costing more than £100,000 or, for smaller projects, by the EFF Team on an ongoing basis. - (5 February) Position on North Cornwall tin extraction project highlighted
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has confirmed the current status of its work on a project potentially seeking to extract tin from sand off the north Cornwall coast. - January
- (30 January) New projects set to benefit English fisheries sector
Over £2 million has been awarded to the English fisheries sector following the latest European Fisheries Fund (EFF) panel. Eleven projects have been approved to receive funding.
The projects will help to improve the local fishing communities they serve by targeting growth and employment. - (28 January) New opportunity to influence management of England’s inshore fisheries
People interested in influencing the management of inshore fisheries around Northumberland are being encouraged to apply to join the region's inshore fisheries and conservation authority (IFCA).
The Northumberland IFCA is looking to recruit an individual with expertise in commercial fisheries. - (28 January) Progress on a sustainable future for England’s small-scale fisheries
The Seafish-led project to secure the future of England’s small-scale fisheries is making significant progress through its three-year plan. - (21 January) MMO confirms York Potash Ltd marine licence
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has confirmed it has approved an application from York Potash Ltd for the extraction of minerals beneath the seabed off the North Yorkshire coast. - (16 January) Owner and master to pay over £5,300 for exceeding monthly catch limit
- (9 January) Falmouth Docks receives special designation for fish landings
Falmouth Docks can soon be used as a landing port by non-EU fishing vessels after being designated under two international fisheries regimes by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). - (2 January) First wave energy converters approved for Wave Hub
The first wave energy converter (WEC) devices may now by deployed at the Wave Hub test site following approval by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
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