A variety of Codes of Conduct have been produced locally and nationally which are relevant to our coast. This section contains links to the most important of these.
Codes of Conduct are a popular mechanism for raising awareness of the potential impacts of activities and of influencing behaviour to reduce impacts on the natural environment. Codes of Conduct exist for a range of activities which are relevant to the Berwickshire and Northumberland coast.
We are very fortunate in Northumberland to share our waters with an astonishing variety of marine life, including grey seals, whales, dolphins, porpoises and sea birds. These special animals draw many visitors each year and they are an important asset to local wildlife tourism businesses. The international significance of these species means they are also protected by various nature conservation laws so we must avoid disturbing them.
This code of conduct has been developed with boat operators to formalise the best practice they have developed over many years of operation, and through their experienced interaction with local marine life.
This Code applies to Scotland only. It aims to:
This guide serves to complement The Scottish Marine Wildlife Watching Code. Produced to provide more detailed information and advice on how to behave responsibly when watching marine wildlife.
Provides detailed advice on responsible access to the outdoors
Produced by the Royal Photographic Society
Produced by British Canoeing
The Northumberland Coast AONB has produced individual codes of conduct for:
