Given a voice, how will it be heard?

Crucially, last week, CFPO boss Chris Ranford was given the opportunity to speak in front of an audience invited by the Crown Estate

Balancing the needs of energy, food security, nature and coastal communities is important when thinking about the future of our seabed.

Experts from the fisheries space for an in-depth and open discussion, providing an opportunity to build on collaborative partnerships and support the delivery of the best outcomes for the nation.

Collaboration on the data and evidence is vital in meeting our long-term ambitions for net zero, nature recovery and thriving communities. During the event, fisheries representatives gave their perspective to support the development of our Marine Delivery Routemap, a holistic and long-term view of how the seabed is used.

Last year, the CFPO responded to the latest move by the Crown Estate to manage the seas around Cornwall and the South West in this paper: 

Industrialisation of the seabed. One for all, all for one, or, one to finish another?