However, if commercial intensity were to increase above a measurable “threshold”, the study revealed that the reef building species and commercially targeted species that had started to return following the ban on trawling could be negatively affected.įor more information about this potting study, head over to our website: Photos by Carolyn Louise Nation
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Research by University of Plymouth has shown that the number of pots used by fishermen under a voluntary code of conduct had little impact on the marine environment. Home Of The Axmouth Fishermen into Lyme Bay Reserve to haul up their lobster pots.ĭid you know that sustainable levels of pot fishing can be used within UK waters, like here in Lyme Bay, which benefit both fisheries and conservation with a low-impact, high-reward strategy. Be part of the growing numbers of people discovering life beneath the waves of Lyme Bay Reserve.Ī beautiful morning at sea for fishers Carolyn, and brothers Gavin and Charlie Ziemann last week as they headed out of The Quayside. Since 2014, we have visited over 129 schools and delivered outreach sessions to over 7,400 schools children. Our online resource pack includes modules on: Video of Pink Seafans by University of Plymouthĭo you work in education with primary school children? Thinking of ways to educate and entertain your class in the lead-up to the summer holidays? Then look no further!Īs part of our ongoing commitment to support local schools, and increase awareness, understanding and involvement in protecting our oceans and sustainable fishing, we have revisited our class activities and want to tell you all about it.Ĭlick on the link below to discover the wealth of information about the world beneath the waves, with a range of resources to help inspire your class to learn about the importance of our seas to us all, and how we can protect them. It showed the MPA’s recovery had begun almost immediately whereas, by contrast, it took more than three years for such patterns to be seen following its initial designation." By 2016, large numbers of adult pink sea fans and other species were being observed once again with more juvenile pink sea fans than ever before. Loose sediments and other debris were prolific where life and biogenic reef habitat had been observed the year before.
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To address that, researchers analysed the impacts of the 2013/14 series of storms.ĭr Emma Sheehan, Associate Professor of Marine Ecology at University of Plymouth quotes “In our assessments in 2014, it appeared the previous winter’s storms had devastated the MPA. However, there have been no previous studies looking at how extreme storms impact seabed habitats or the potential for MPAs to increase ecosystem resilience from storms. They have previously demonstrated that several species have returned to the area since the marine protected area (MPA) was introduced, resulting in the significant recovery of seabed life and fish and shellfish stocks. New research by the University examined the impact of the 2013/14 winter storms on the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area.Īcademics from the University of Plymouth have been monitoring the Lyme Bay area using underwater cameras and other techniques since 2008, when a ban on bottom towed fishing was introduced as part of a range of conservation measures. Seabed recovers more quickly following extreme storms than from the impacts of bottom-towed fishing. Scientific Research from University of Plymouth Come and learn more from our #BLUEseas Marquee at this year's Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival this coming weekend, the 11th & 12th September Let the stats speak for themselves courtesy of University of Plymouth. Hooked on seafood? Passionate about sustainability?Īlong the Dorset coast and below the waves of Lyme Bay Reserve great work is happening.