The Devon Maritime Forum is an idependent voluntary organisation that works to promote the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources in Devon. We are a partnership formed from a core group of organisations who value an integrated ecosystem-based approach to marine management, where environmental, social and economic values are considered as being of equal importance.
Working across the county of Devon, we operate as a ‘champion of the sea’, encouraging engagement with a wide range of issues. We facilitate communication between a network of marine stakeholders, raising the profile of marine and maritime concerns and promoting broad debate in order to achieve sustainability on our coasts and seas. Download our Business Model and Strategic Overview. These Documents outline the vision, aims and objectives for the Forum, what services we will provide and how we allocate funds within the Forum.
Headlines
Minsterial statement on Marine Conservation Zones from Richard Benyon MP
Take a look at the Minister's response to issues surrounding the consultation on and designation of MCZs
Cornwall Maritime Strategy Public Consultation
Cornwall Council are seeking views on their new Maritime Strategy
Campaigning groups rally round after the Autumn Statement from George Osborne
Several environmental groups have formed an alliance to counter the directions being set from Whitehall, potentially reversing 30 years of advances in environmental thinking
Connecting 2 Coasts - Marine Education in Devon
Our marine education project bid has been submitted to the Heritage Lottery Fund - we await their response!
Val-MER - Valuing Marine Ecosystems in Europe
The Val-MER project nears completion, a final project summary will be posted soon. This is the old summary of the project here.
The Devon Maritime Forum accepts applications for membership from organisations with an interest in the coasts and seas of Devon. If you do wish to join, use the link below to register online. This will be submitted directly to the Forum Co-ordinator who will process your application and send you notification of status as promptly as possible.
A sector specific map with contact details for all those interested in our coasts and waters is one of the many elements you will have access to on registration to the site.
Amazing Death Icicle filmed growing under the sea for Frozen Planet |
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Biosphere Success as North Devon is chosen as National pilot for Biodiversity Offsetting |
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MCZ Uncertainty is causing concern for stakeholders across the county |
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If you have an interest in the coasts and seas around Devon and would like access to our extensive databse of members, you may wish to join us?
If you are visiting the coast for any reason – business or pleasure – please make sure you check weather and tide times carefully.
The Forum produces an E-news bulletin and provides regular news updates on 
You can view current consultations here, and download collective consultation responses from the DMF.
