Abstract
Summary Objective: The science which the Sustainable Marine Bioresources programme will address are broadly those identified in the Barange report under the headings of: • Module 1: Long term variability and change • Module 2: Regional ecosystems functioning • Module 3: Spatial and temporal dynamics • Module 4: Governance and ecosystem management Key Customer Purpose: There are concerns over widespread marine ecosystem change as a result of human activity, especially the impact that fishing has on marine biodiversity loss. There are indications that we are impairing the ocean`s capacity to provide food, maintain water quality, and recover from perturbations, and that if current trends continue many commercial fish stocks may not recover. All this provides strong confirmation of the need within the UK to strengthen research in the marine area. Defra, NERC and FRS agree that this is a key time for an initiative of this nature in terms of both research area and funding delivery method.
United Kingdom