Marine Management

Projects

Just like the land, the Biosphere’s seas deliver a range of valuable social and economic benefits such as  providing food, taking up carbon dioxide, providing habitat and being a magnet for leisure.

We have been working hard with the fishermen, the conservation sector and our Biosphere communities to care for them.

Fishing data shows that catches in the Biosphere are sustainable.  Whilst recognising and rewarding this achievement, it’s important that we work with all concerned to keep our seas healthy with Marine Conservation Zones and a marine management plan backed up by good data.

• Shoreline Management Plan
  
• Defra Marine Pioneer
• Marine Conservation Zones
• ValMER - Valuing Marine Ecosystem Services
• Seal watching code of conduct
• North Devon Boat Stories - A Series of Short Films about the Working Boats of North Devon

More information on

• Sustainable fishing
• Adapting to rising sea levels
  

Local fisherman John with his catch

Measuring the lobster

Another one for the pot

Off to check the pots