The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is creating a series of Marine Plans to help shape the future development of our seas.

In much the same way as our town planning authorities have systems and processes in place to ensure developments and activities are located in the right places on land, Marine Plans will inform marine users and regulators across England to apply the same thinking to our seas and coastal areas.

A total of ten marine plans covering all the seas around England are expected to be in place by 2021.

SWEEP project 014 is working directly with the MMO to support the preparation of the South West Marine Plan, and provide access to the science that will underpin it and help keep our busy seas healthy and productive.

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