Current activities of the forum

• Workshop/conference planned for November 2006
• Development of Fal and Helford pilot study project

Principal aims of the SW forum

• To address common issues in relation to south west marine sites and water quality
• To clarify environmental questions
• To link people/institutions/management in the SW and share information and experience
• To advise on research/monitoring needs (to underpin site protection)
• To develop research proposals
• To facilitate better co-ordination, planning and lead-in times for projects
• To communicate the scientific initiatives in the SW, and the benefits, to the public

European Marine sites in the South West

Major issues

• Water quality
• Environmental protection
• Conservation of Interest Features and ecological status
• Biological risk assessment and biomarkers
• Research and monitoring programmes

Contact

Bill Langston Marine Biological Association
Belinda Chesman Marine Biological Association
Mark Taylor SW Review of Consents Officer, EN
Roger Covey Maritime Conservation Officer (Fal and Helford cSAC), EN Cornwall
Peter Jonas Technical Specialist, Tidal Waters SW Region, Environment Agency
Rachel Hudson Tidal Waters, SW Region, Environment Agency
Ben Bunting Principal Officer, Habitats DirectiveSW Region, Environment Agency
Paul Worsfold, School of Earth, Ocean and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth