Abstract
Objectives To draw together experts in the field of marine biodiversity, to develop a programme, timetable, terms of reference and membership of a biodiversity group, which will identify its requirements in order to deliver the UK Marine Monitoring Strategy. Key Customer Purpose Defra and the devolved administration are currently developing a UK Marine Monitoring and Assessment Strategy to integrate both current and new government marine monitoring programmes. To date working groups for fish, ocean function and human activities have been established, however a gap exists for the development of a biodiversity technical group. Final Report: Please note that since production of the final report the UKMMAS has refined its Terms of Reference. For an update of current proceedings please see: http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/water/marine/uk/science/monitoring.htm
United Kingdom