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Resource Hub
Resource Hub Photo Credit: Keith Hiscock Management Documents Plymouth Sound and Estuaries Management Plan 2025-2030 Part One - Marine Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services in Plymouth Sound, Estuaries and Coast Part Two - Baseline Natural Capital Asset …
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 …
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 …
Activities Guidance
Activities Guidance Plymouth Sound & Estuaries MPA, is a fantastic place to take part in lots of activities, from meeting friends for coffee, coastal walks, swimming and fishing to diving, snorkelling, sailing and paddlesports. Its beautiful landscapes …
Disturbance of Wildlife and Habitats
Disturbance of Wildlife and Habitats Photo credit Keith Hiscock The presence of people, dogs, watercraft, and even drones, can be upsetting or threatening to birds and other wildlife. They can be easily disturbed by noise, or by getting too close – even …
Marine Litter, Debris and Plastics
Marine Litter, Debris and Plastics Around 80% of marine litter comes directly from land-based sources, mostly as a result of poor waste management, lack of recycling, and street litter that is blown into waterways or transported via storm drains. Marine …
Other Protections
Other Protections and Initiatives Legal and Voluntary Photo credit Devon Wildlife Trust In addition to the designations that make up the MPA, there are a range of other types of protections, both legal and voluntary, around Plymouth Sound and Estuaries …
Management Plan
Management Plan Photo Credit: Kate Duncan Since 1994 the members of the Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum (TECF) have come together to produce a Management Plan for the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries. The 5th iteration of the Plan continues to ensure our …
About Us
About Us Photo Credit: TECF The Marine Protected Area (MPA) is managed by many different people and organisations, together we have a partnership in place with a small team who help to coordinate this work. Photo credit TECF The Team There is a small team …