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Marine Management Organisation
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Marine Management Organisation
@The_MMO
Official feed for Marine Management Organisation, England’s marine manager. We’re here to support a prosperous future for our seas 🐟🐙🐬⛵️🌊🦈🐋🦐🌏⚓️
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Replying to @JNCC_UKSince 2022, the #OceanCountryPartnershipProgramme has worked with 180+ orgs, delivered 125 workshops & engaged 2,500+ stakeholders worldwide. Working alongside 11 countries, @The_MMO, @CefasGovUK & @JNCC_UK through OCPP – this is about turning shared ambition into lasting change
- Marine Management Organisation reposted🐟 Supporting Britain’s fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities for #Fish24 🇬🇧 At Sussex IFCA, we work to support sustainable inshore fisheries and healthy Sussex seas 🌊🎣 #BritishSeafood #Sussex_IFCA
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The Marine Management Organisation (@The_MMO) is consulting on options for the 2026/2027 seasonal closure of the crawfish fishery in English waters of ICES area 7. Open until 12 May 2026. More information on the consultation and on how to submit your response here: - Marine Management Organisation reposted
MMO AND NIFCA JOINT ENFORCEMENT OPERATION RESULTS IN SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION The owner and a master of a UK-registered #commercialfishing vessel have both been sentenced following a joint enforcement operation and subsequent inspections carried out @The_MMO 
📢 NEW ON THE FMP BLOG: Consultations on Defra’s final four FMPs close on 5 May There’s still time to have your say. The latest post explains why your feedback matters and has videos to help you preparing your response. Read more: bit.ly/4mQNbr2
- MMO's Head of Global Marine Jo Stockill spoke at #GSIS2026 and highlighted how our work in supporting UK Overseas Territories @ukgovbluebelt is helping turn governance ambition into practical outcomes.
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Finance scheme for fishing industry and seafood businesses relaunched with £132 million in funding smeweb.com/finance-scheme… @DefraGovUK @The_MMO @angelaeagle - The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) is now open for applications! Funded through Defra's Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, it's open to a wide range of organisations, including small-scale operators and first-time applicants. @DefraGovUK Learn more bit.ly/4eicQGA
- There’s just under a month left to have your say on Defra’s draft fisheries management plans Defra is hosting events in April to take feedback on the plans Your feedback matters. Consultations close 5 May. 🔗 bit.ly/4dyJO5m
- 📢 NEW ON THE FMP BLOG: Bass Management Group: meeting updates and discard reporting Catch up on recent discussions, key review progress, future priorities and a new infographic on commercial discard reporting. Read more: bit.ly/4sB3o5z #FisheriesManagementPlans
- We wrapped up a week of Marine Spatial Planning training with stakeholders from Bangladesh, Maldives & Sri Lanka, boosting our shared commitment to a safe, sustainable Indian Ocean. Huge thanks to our committed participants, our French–Sri Lankan RCMS hosts & @UKinSriLanka. 🌍💙
