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How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
Who can fish commercially, who can buy and sell first-sale fish, how to report sales information.
Non-Quota species uptake by UK vessels in EU waters - April 2025
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
How catch limits are set and how to get involved in setting them. This includes current catch limits and closed fishing areas.
July 2025 Catch Limit Review
In response to the arrival of a solitary dolphin in Lyme Regis and observation of potential marine wildlife disturbances, MMO, Dorset Police and Dorset Wildlife Trust are issuing guidance under the banner of Operation Seabir�
To ensure that MMO decisions on managing fishing in marine protected areas are informed by the best available evidence and a wide range of perspectives, MMO regularly seeks views from stakeholders and public. This is underta�
Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters.
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