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The Ascension Island Ocean Sanctuary (ASIOS) Project

 

Key Facts

FUNDING SCHEME ICON
FUNDING SCHEME
Darwin Plus
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VALUE
£279,122
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WHERE
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Ascension Island

Summary

The designation of a large scale pelagic marine protected area (MPA) at Ascension Island, underpinned by strong science and long-term monitoring and enforcement capabilities.
 
Status Completed
Reference DPLUS063
Round 5
Start 01/04/2017
End 31/12/2019

Project Leader

Lead Organisation

Project Partners
University of Birmingham, University of Windsor, University of Exeter, Ascension Island Conservation and Fisheries Department

Regions
UKOT

Biomes
MARINE, MARINE COASTAL

Production
FISHERIES

Threats To Biodiversity
OVER EXPLOITATION

Broad Approches
ECOSYSTEM CONSERVATION, ECOSYSTEM APPROACH, GENERAL MEASURES

Specific Tools
MONITORING, TAXONOMY, PROTECTED AREAS, GOVERNANCE

Countries
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Ascension Island

Conventions
CBD

Documents:
Download: Final Report - DPLUS063 FR - 27/08/2020

Download: Half Year Report - DPLUS063 HYR3 - 27/08/2020

Download: Annual Report - DPLUS063 AR2 - 27/08/2020

Download: Half Year Report - DPLUS063 HYR2 - 27/08/2020

Download: Annual Report - DPLUS063 AR1 - 27/08/2020

Download: Half Year Report - DPLUS063 HYR1 - 11/01/2018

Download: Application Form - DPLUS063 App - 04/10/2017