MMO marine plan

The ‘South marine plan areas futures analysis’ gives a regional picture of how important activities and resources are expected to change, with a focus on both a six year and a 20 year snapshot.

Marine plans will inform and guide marine users and regulators, managing the sustainable development of marine industries, taking account of local communities and the need to protect leisure uses and the environment. There are 11 plans in total for the seas around England, and the south is the second area to benefit.

Potential future trends were proposed for the South marine plan areas with confidence levels (high, moderate and low) on the certainty with which plans and projections are likely to happen. These include new wind farms, increased tidal energy installations and more shipping activity.