Marine and Fisheries science and monitoring
Defra is responsible for funding, commissioning and managing research relating to the marine environment, marine and freshwater fisheries, fish health and aquaculture. The Marine and Fisheries Science Unit provides scientific advice to the Marine and Fisheries Programmes, including developing a science strategy to support the work of the Programmes. The Unit also co-ordinates research with other sponsors of scientific work in the UK, including the EU.
For further information on Defra's role as a funder of scientific work,
see Defra’s role in marine science (PDF 1MB) and also the science
pages.
The four themes in the marine research programme and the key policy drivers which have shaped them are set out in Defra’s marine research programme (PDF 879KB). You can also read the review (PDF 1.1MB) which led to the new structure for the marine research programme.
For more information on the work of the Marine and Fisheries Science Unit, please contact Muriel Alcindor, Tel: 020 7238 4692 or email fisheriesscience@defra.gsi.gov.uk.
In this Section:
- Marine Fisheries Science Yearbooks
The Yearbooks highlight a range of marine fisheries science projects to illustrate the work Defra funded from April 2006 to March 2009. - Fisheries Challenge Fund
The Fund supports short-term scientific projects, as well as economic and social projects, suggested by organisations with an interest in fisheries. You can find out here how to bid for projects and read project reports. - Defra Evidence and Innovation Strategy
Statements of research needs for Marine and Fisheries Directorate programmes are on these pages. - Marine Fisheries Science Advisory Group
This Group advises Defra on priorities for its future sustainable marine fisheries research programme. You can read notes of meetings and presentations here. - Marine protected areas for fisheries management
You can read reports on marine protected areas for fisheries management here. - Surveys to help protect submerged habitats and heritage
You can find out here about the surveys Defra is funding to develop a better understanding of Britain's submerged habitat and heritage in areas of sand and gravel extraction. - UK marine science and monitoring
These pages cover scientific and monitoring activities in which Defra is involved, including the UK Marine Monitoring and Assessment Strategy and Charting Progress – an integrated assessment of the state of UK seas. - Marine Science Co-ordination Committee
This Committee, with members drawn from across Government, Devolved Administrations and UK public marine science providers, is developing a UK Marine Science Strategy. The MSCC web-site is being developed, until then this site will be used to keep you updated on MSCC matters.
Page last modified: 1 July 2009
Page published: 14 December 2007