Dorset Coast and Sea
There is a great deal of information available about the Dorset coast. The Dorset Coast Forum is committed to making available as much relevant information as possible to coastal managers and the wider public.
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Coastal economy
The Dorset Coast represents one of the county's principal economic assets.
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Renewable energy
Renewable energy is the term used to describe energy flows that occur naturally and repeatedly in the environment, e.g. from the sun, the wind and the oceans, and from plants and the fall of water.
- The coastal environment
The coastal environment encompass the physical, historical and natural elements. Find out more information here.
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Marine Recorder
This database aims to bring together information on marine species and habitats for the shores and waters off Dorset, from Christchurch to Lyme Regis out to 12 nautical miles.
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Ship to ship oil transfer
The use of Lyme Bay for the transfer of oil between tankers is a controversial subject.
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Dorset's edible fish
A large number of edible fish can be found off the coasts of Dorset. The issue is how they can be managed sustainably to ensure that viable populations continue into the future.
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Recreation
Access to all the information you need to plan and enjoy a wide variety of coastal and marine recreational activities on the Dorset coast.
