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Governance
Governance Marine management is complex as there is no one organisation responsible for managing the Marine Protected Area (MPA). The site is managed by many different organisations some of which are legally bound to manage certain aspects. To make this …
Contact Us
Contact Us Photo credit: Paul Naylor For navigational related information, concerns or issues Contact Longroom Port Control on 01752 663225 . VHF: Channel 14 For any recreational or commercial diving planned in the MPA Contact Longroom Port Control on …
Fishing and Angling
Fishing and Angling The Plymouth Sound and Estuaries MPA offers some of the best sea angling in the country but the rules, legislation and regulations covering which fish can be caught where, when and how can be confusing. Here’s a summary of the rules …
Watersports and Other Activities
Watersports and Other Activities There’s a host of activities around the Plymouth Sound & Estuaries MPA, making our beautiful landscapes and seascapes the perfect backdrop for relaxation, fun and adventure. Get back to nature and connect with the ocean – …
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TECF The Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum (TECF) is the coastal and estuary partnership for the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries Marine Protected Area. It is made up of organisations and local authorities with statutory responsibility towards the management …
Coastal Concordat
Coastal Concordat Coastal development can be complex as often multiple consents can be required from different organisations. The Coastal Concordat provides a framework within which separate processes for consenting coastal developments can be better …
Regulatory Bodies
Regulatory Bodies If you are considering any kind of development or works in the vicinity of the Estuary or coast, you will need to contact at least one of the following regulatory bodies or Local Planning Authorities who will be able to advise what, if …
Minimising Ecological Impacts
Minimising Ecological Impacts Photo credit Keith Hiscock Developments below the high water mark can have a profound effect on the dynamic marine environment. Careful design and planning can minimise these impacts and further information is given below …