Allonby Bay candidate HPMA drop-down camera and grab sampling survey: feature ex

Concepts

• allonby bay
• research and development
• sampling survey
• comprehensive evidence of the effectiveness of the hpma
• inshore hpma site allonby bay
• survey
• allonby bay candidate hpma drop-down camera
• feature ex
• hpma
• highly protected marine areas

Location

Description

This survey will contribute to evidence gathering in year one of the Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) pilot project. HPMAs are areas of the sea that allow for the protection and full recovery of marine ecosystems. By designating areas of sea with high levels of protection, HPMAs will allow nature to fully recover to a more natural state, allowing the ecosystem to thrive. They prohibit extractive, destructive and depositional uses, allowing only non-damaging levels of other activities to the extent permitted by international law. HPMAs will protect all species and habitats and associated ecosystem processes within the site boundary, including the seabed and water column. This means gathering comprehensive evidence of the effectiveness of the HPMA in delivering biodiversity recover will be critical. The ecological monitoring of this Defra-funded programme will be led by Natural England and JNCC. Natural England's marine remit includes biodiversity extending from the intertidal zone out to 12 nautical miles. Natural England will therefore gather baseline data and continue to monitor the inshore HPMA site Allonby Bay throughout the pilot project.

CPV Codes

• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

27062023 Allonby Bay cHPMA DDV Grab Survey RFQ 27062023 Allonby Bay cHPMA DDV Grab Survey RFQ.docx