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Guide to MPAs and the Scottish MPA process

The Scottish Government has international commitments to create an ecologically coherent network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the seas around Scotland. The Scottish MPA project is an initiative to provide advice to the Scottish Government on the selection of MPAs around Scotland. As part of the initiative, third parties, from an individual person to […]

Luce Bay Consultation

The Scottish government is holding a consultation regarding proposed management plans for the Luce Bay Special Area of Conservation (SAC); it is based on various recommendations put forward by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). The consultation closes Thursday 15 September 2011. The intention of the Plan is to manage commercial fishing in a way which ensures […]

Marine Conservation

February half term 2019 activities near me: 23 things to do during the school holidays across the UK - iNews
February half term 2019 activities near me: 23 things to do during the school holidays across the UK iNewsA selection of excellent days out the whole family can enjoy this half-term holiday, whatever your budget might be.
Science: Britain's gray seal colony hotspots threatened by microplastics [Report] - Infosurhoy
Science: Britain's gray seal colony hotspots threatened by microplastics [Report] InfosurhoyAn investigation by Fauna & Flora International (FFI) has found seal pups lying next to potentially toxic microplastics on Norfolk beaches. Britain experienced a ...
Our Oceans Are Full of Nurdles, And They're Not as Cute as They Sound - ScienceAlert
Our Oceans Are Full of Nurdles, And They're Not as Cute as They Sound ScienceAlert"Nurdles" may sound cute but they pose a huge risk to the marine environment. Also known as "mermaid tears", these small plastic pellets are a feedstock in the ...
Stonehaven dog owner’s campaign on plastic - Mearns Leader
Stonehaven dog owner’s campaign on plastic Mearns LeaderA Stonehaven woman's campaign to tackle the mountain of plastic pollution contaminating the environment is going from strength to strength.
EU vessels prevented from electric shock fishing post Brexit - GOV.UK
EU vessels prevented from electric shock fishing post Brexit GOV.UKLegislation laid today will prevent EU vessels from carrying out pulse fishing in UK waters post Brexit.

Inshore Fishing

When is a Marine Protected Area not a Marine Protected Area? - Phys.Org
When is a Marine Protected Area not a Marine Protected Area? Phys.OrgA recent paper on the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in northern Europe ("Elevated trawling inside protected areas undermines conservation ...
Research aims to ensure sustainability of brown crabs on Northumberland coast - Northumberland Gazette
Research aims to ensure sustainability of brown crabs on Northumberland coast Northumberland GazetteBrown crabs on the Northumberland coast are the focus of a major new piece of research.
Scots tied up in knots over plastic straps from Donegal hitting shores - The Times
Scots tied up in knots over plastic straps from Donegal hitting shores The TimesResidents of a Scottish island have voiced concerns after hundreds of plastic ties traced to an Irish fish-processing company washed up on their shorelines.
NIFCA wants more time to decide if further management is required in a Marine Conservation Zone - Chronicle Live
NIFCA wants more time to decide if further management is required in a Marine Conservation Zone Chronicle LiveAn update on the Coquet to St Mary's Marine Conservation Zone has been provided.
Alien invasion: strange creatures hitching a lift to a shore near you - The Irish Times
Alien invasion: strange creatures hitching a lift to a shore near you The Irish TimesThe autumn's calm seas have delivered phronima ashore with a gentle touch.

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