A local perspective to recommended Marine Conservation Zones

Following the identification of rMCZs in the NetGain project, MESL were invited to carry out a scoping study of the Tyne to Tees area for the Durham Heritage Coast Partnership. Focused on the coastal strip out to 12nm, this project is aimed at assessing evidence and gaps in data required to designate future MCZs, owing to the special features of the coastline such as the magnesian limestone. The project will assess studies to date and recommend a survey programme to help gap-fill evidence in this region.

Reference conditions for benthic habitats, MSFD

Collation of national evidence to inform marine plans

Potential for joint monitoring between SNCAs and Industry

In-depth review of the ecological evidence supporting the recommended Marine Conservation Zones:- Project for Defra

The Ministerial Statement on Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ) published on 15th November 2011 included a commitment to an in-depth review of the evidence base for all the Regional MCZ Projects’ site recommendations.

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Junior Taxonomist

Posted Fri, 2012-03-02 17:51

Applications for the position of Junior Taxonomist is now closed, thank you for your interest.  If you have applied for this position you will be contacted very soon.

Pre-Assessment for The East Coast Brown and Pink Shrimp Fisheries –Non –Technical Summary Report

Posted Mon, 2012-02-13 11:38 by jo

Pre-Assessment for The East Coast Brown and Pink Shrimp Fisheries –Non –Technical Summary Report

The Wash, The Humber And The North Norfolk Coast

Continued Growth and Staff Secondment

MESL’s presence at conferences

Sustainable fisheries work

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