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The British Ports Association site provides an overview of the role of the BPA and general information on Britain's ports industry. Through this site there are links to BPA members own port & harbour websites

British Ports Association (BPA)

The Department of Transport protects the UK's interest in this area by promoting a competitive, safe, efficient and sustainable environment.

Dept. of Transport (Ports Division)

English Nature is the government agency that champions the conservation of wildlife and natural features throughout England.

English Nature

The Environment Agency is the largest non-departmental public body in England & Wales and the largest environmental organisation in Europe. The Agency provides an integrated approach to the protection of the environment by combining the regulation of air, land and water into a single organisation.

Environment Agency

HM Customs and Excise

HM Customs & Excise

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is responsible for developing, promoting and enforcing high standards of marine safety; minimising loss of life to seafarers and coastal users; responding to maritime emergencies 24 hours a day; minimising the risk of pollution of the marine environment from ships and where pollution occurs, minimising the impact on UK interests.

Maritime & Coastguard Agency

The UK resource for weather information whether on land or sea, in the UK or worldwide.

Meteorological Office  

The National Coastwatch Institution helps to save lives at sea by keeping a visual watch over the UK coastline. Please view Prawle Point station website here.

National Coastwatch Institution

The R.N.L.I. exists to save lives at sea. The volunteer crews are funded entirely by voluntary donations and provide a 24-hour service around the coast of the UK and Republic of Ireland.

R.N.L.I.

South Hams Marine Industries was formed in 1994 to promote the South Hams as a centre of marine excellence to create a higher profile image and to develop partnerships with allied bodies.

South Hams Marine Industries

The National Trust is a guardian for the nation in the acquisition and protection of threatened coastline, countryside and buildings.

The National Trust

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