Priority Marine Features News Today

THE SCOTTISH Government has again confirmed that it will not progress with the hugely controversial proposal to implement highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) across 10 per cent of Scottish waters. Publishing its own response to the consultation process today (Tuesday), the...

In recent weeks, there’s been increasing debate surrounding ministers’ plans to introduce Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs), writes marine biologist and conservationist Caitlin Turner. Based on mounting coverage of opposition to these sites, you’d be forgiven for...

Ocean researchers have for the first time mapped the extent of a large and environmentally significant seagrass bed discovered off an island in Orkney.

Scotland’s national conservation charity has outlined proposals for strengthening MPAs and Priority Marine Features in a new manifesto published ahead of the forthcoming Scottish Parliamentary elections on May 6. The charity states that by introducing better management, protection and enforcement measures within the existing MPA network and reviewing the Priority Marine Features, the Scottish Government will allow Scotland’s sea life and marine environment room to recover. Currently, the Sc...

National Trust for Scotland calls for new marine safeguards and expansion of protected areas © Supplied by National Trust for S National Trust for Scotland wants marine protection to be extended The National Trust for Scotland has called for the country’s marine protected area network to be extended to help preserve sea life. The charity has written a manifesto ahead of the May 6 election that outlines a vision to strengthen management, protection and enforcement measures within the network....

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