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Almost everyone in Britain has some experience of the sea. Some of us make a living there, perhaps fishing or working in the ports. Some of us study the incredible creatures that live beneath the waves. And for some of …
By Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs The seas surrounding the UK are vitally important to our nation. Our marine economy is currently worth more than £49 billion a year and has the potential …
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have made an animated video explaining marine planning. Marine planning is a new approach to the management of our seas. The aim is to ensure a sustainable future for our coastal and offshore waters through …