Marine Management Organisation (MMO)

Link welcomes the creation of the MMO as the centre of marine expertise. We look to it to:

• Be a leading body for the delivery of sustainable development of UK seas

• Work with the equivalent bodies in Wales, Scotland and Northern Irelandto ensure marine ecosystems are managed in an integrated way

• Engage all stakeholders and sectors equally

• Produce the new marine plans for English and adjacent offshore waters, and regulate marine activities under the reformed licensing regime to deliver sustainable development

• Be a driver for strategic marine data collection and make that data available to all

• Play a leading role in advising on decisions regarding major infrastructure projects, which are in or affect the marine environment