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The Team
The Team Photo Credit: Rob Price We are a small team that coordinates the management of the MPA through Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum (TECF) but we work with TECF members who all play an important role in the management of the site. Amelia Sturgeon …
Special Area of Conservation
Special Area of Conservation Plymouth Sound and Estuaries SAC Designated - 1st April 2005 Area covered - 6402 hectares Marine Protected Areas are areas of the seas or estuaries which are protected from human activities that could cause disturbance or …
Marine Recreation Impacts
Marine Recreation Impacts Photo credit: Kate Duncan As local populations grow and tourism increases in the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries area there is an enhanced risk of pressures and impacts on the marine and coastal environment. The wide range of …
Protected Areas
Protected Areas Photo credit Kate Duncan Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are areas of the seas or estuaries which are protected from human activities that could cause disturbance or damage to the habitats or the plants and animals that can be found there; …
Home
Respect, enjoy and sustain the amazing habitats and species in the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries Discover the MPA The Plymouth Sound and Estuaries has a rich cultural heritage that is intimately tied to the sea. It hosts the largest naval base in Western …
Discover the MPA
Discover the MPA From iconic views and a diverse abundance of marine life, to its proud naval heritage and long history of maritime exploration and research, the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries Marine Protected Area (MPA) is a unique place that balances …
Protecting Our Marine Environment
Protecting Our Marine Environment Photo credit Sam Balderson Our activities and actions can have a huge influence on our amazing marine environment. With the sea and the coast on our doorstep, more people are wanting to make it their home and visit these …
Development
Development around the MPA Development within, next to or close to the water will likely need to be assessed for potential environmental impacts. This can often be complex due to the different regulatory processes required by different authorities. This …
Management
Management Photo Credit: Kate Duncan The Plymouth Sound and Estuaries contains a diverse range of special, rare and threatened species and habitats from which we all benefit in a variety of ways. There is allot of human activity within the estuary and so …
Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum
Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum Photo Credit: TECF The Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum (TECF) is the management partnership for the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries. It brings together organisations with a legal responsibility to manage the Marine …