Marine Management Organisation
Have your say on consultations that interest you
What we consult on
We run consultations on how England’s seas are managed, used and protected. This includes marine licensing for offshore activity and coastal development (such as renewable energy, ports, dredging and cables), fisheries management (including rules that support sustainable fishing), and marine conservation (like protected areas and habitat measures).
We also consult on marine plans and guidance that help balance the needs of communities, industry and the environment, so decisions are evidence-led and support healthy seas.
Have your say
Formal Consultation – MMO management of fishing activity impacts in marine protected areas – Stage 3
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Guidance (Please read before completing the survey) Before providing any responses, the documentation below is available to familiarise yourself with the Stage 3 formal consultation and the steps involved in the creation of the site assessments. Referencing specific pages and paragraphs in your response will help us fully understand your comments...
Consultation on Offshore Wind Environmental Compensatory Measures Reforms
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking views on its proposed Offshore Wind Environmental Compensatory Measures Reforms. The reforms are intended provide more clarity on requirements for environmental compensation when unavoidable damage to a Marine Protected Area (MPA) occurs during offshore wind development. We...
Your impact
Issues we have consulted on and their outcomes
Lyme Bay Potential Management Measures for Sole Fishery
We concluded that additional management measures are needed in Lyme Bay to better protect the sole fishery.
We’ll introduce a new licence condition to improve passive gear visibility, publish an anonymous lost-and-found gear reporting form, and reduce the sole catch limit to 200kg for non-sector vessels dredging in ICES area 7e.
We’ll also work with Producer Organisations to cut sole bycatch, support further research on landing sizes/gear options, and host an industry meeting to explore seasonal area separation for different fishing methods.
East Marine Plan Statement of Public Participation
Stakeholders agreed the Draft Statement of Public Participation met their needs, so no changes were needed to the document itself.
Minor updates were made to the related GOV.UK webpages to reflect feedback. The Secretary of State has now approved publication of the East Marine Plan Statement of Public Participation.
MMO management of fishing activity impacts in marine protected areas - Stage 2
We consulted (17 January–28 March 2023) on the impacts of bottom towed fishing gear on rock and reef features across 14 MPAs, asking for evidence on feature sensitivity, fishing activity, and the likely effects of proposed measures.
We received 69 responses and published a Stage 2 Decision Document summarising feedback and next steps. After reviewing the evidence, we finalised the Stage 2 byelaw and de minimis assessment, submitted them for confirmation, and the byelaw was confirmed on 1 February 2024.
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