Devon County Council is the local elected administrative body governing the county, and hosts the Devon Maritime Forum which is an independent coastal partnership with more than 750 marine stakeholders around the county of Devon. The DMF works to promote the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources in Devon and adjoining regions. The partnership was formed in 2005 from a core group of organisations who value an integrated ecosystem-based approach to marine management. Website: http://www.devon.gov.uk and http://www.devonmaritimeforum.org.uk/