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Poseidon’s activities in the UK and Ireland have been both varied and extensive. Work has been completed for a wide range of clients including national fishery departments (DCMNR, MFA, SEERAD}, regional enterprise boards, development trusts, harbour authorities and the private sector. The company has a strong academic/research background, as well good practical industry experience. Main areas of regular work include strategic policy & expenditure reviews, investment appraisal, instituional strengthening, regulatory impact assessment, Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and compensation claims.
The company also undertakes certification work for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
Poseidon is contributing to the improved management of the UK's marine environment through work on regional marine biodiversity action planning in SE England and the Solway Firth, research on the development of Marine Protected Area (MPA) Networks, producing SEAs of new plans and projects. Poseidon has also reviewed fisheries sustainability for a variety of clients including the European Parliament and conservation organisations (RSPB and WWF).
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