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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 & Tamar 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 …
Gallery
Gallery Sights around Plymouth Sound and Estuaries MPA Photo credit S. Sharrock Here are just some of the incredible sights, habitats and species that you might encounter around Plymouth Sound and Estuaries MPA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19Rm0HQVj6A …
Management Plan
Management Plan Photo Credit: Kate Duncan Since 1997 the members of the Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum (TECF) have come together to produce a Management Plan for the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries. This is the 4th iteration of the Plan and it identified …
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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 …
TECF
TECF 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 Protected Area (MPA). Find out more …
Special Protection Area
Special Protected Area Tamar Complex SPA Designated - 26th June 1997 Area - 1955 hectares Photo credit TECF The Tamar Complex SPA is an area specifically recognised and protected for the types of bird species that live, breed and feed in our coast and …
Marine Conservation Zone
Marine Conservation Zone Tamar Estuary MCZ Designated - 21st November 2005 Area - 1530 hectares Photo credit Jack Perks The Tamar Estuary MCZ is designated to protect nationally and internationally marine wildlife, geology and geomorphology. The Area …