Marine Protected Area (MPA) network

1417590Marine Protected Area (MPA) networkEdited by LiamM.110012790layer_information_pageund1449064507169808881700169808881757Scotland has some of the most beautiful and diverse marine ecosystems in the world. Marine Scotland is committed to protecting and enhancing these amazing ecosystems to ensure they are safeguarded for future generations to enjoy.  Protected areas are used to ensure protection of some of the most vulnerable species and habitats.   <a class="id--361231" href="https://www.gov.scot/policies/marine-environment/marine-protected-areas/" target="_blank">The Scottish MPA network</a> includes sites for nature conservation, protection of biodiversity, demonstrating sustainable management, and protecting our heritage. The network comprises: <ul> <li> sites for nature conservation protecting a broad range of habitats and species that are found in our seas.  Habitats range from rocky shores and sea caves at the coastline to deep sea habitats such as coral gardens and Lophelia pertusa.  Species range from harbour porpoise to common skate to puffins. </li> <li> other area based measures which protect species such as sandeels and blue ling, as well as vulnerable marine ecosystems. </li> <li> Demonstration and Research MPA around Fair Isle to investigate the factors affecting seabird populations demonstrate the socio-economic benefits of the marine environment. </li> <li> Historic MPAs to preserve sites of historical importance around the Scottish coast. </li> </ul> In December 2018 Scottish Ministers <a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-protected-area-network-2018-report-scottish-parliament/">laid a report in the Scottish Parliament</a> describing progress with implementing the MPA network. More details can be found on the Scottish Government Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) <a href="https://www.gov.scot/policies/marine-environment/marine-protected-areas/" target="_blank">web page</a>. full_htmlScotland has some of the most beautiful and diverse marine ecosystems in the world. Marine Scotland is committed to protecting and enhancing these amazing ecosystems to ensure they are safeguarded for future generations to enjoy. Protected areas are used to ensure protection of some of the most vulnerable species and habitats. <a class="id--361231" href="https://www.gov.scot/policies/marine-environment/marine-protected-areas/" target="_blank">The Scottish MPA network</a> includes sites for nature conservation, protection of biodiversity, demonstrating sustainable management, and protecting our heritage. The network comprises: <ul> <li> sites for nature conservation protecting a broad range of habitats and species that are found in our seas. Habitats range from rocky shores and sea caves at the coastline to deep sea habitats such as coral gardens and Lophelia pertusa. Species range from harbour porpoise to common skate to puffins. </li> <li> other area based measures which protect species such as sandeels and blue ling, as well as vulnerable marine ecosystems. </li> <li> Demonstration and Research MPA around Fair Isle to investigate the factors affecting seabird populations demonstrate the socio-economic benefits of the marine environment. </li> <li> Historic MPAs to preserve sites of historical importance around the Scottish coast. </li> </ul> In December 2018 Scottish Ministers <a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-protected-area-network-2018-report-scottish-parliament/">laid a report in the Scottish Parliament</a> describing progress with implementing the MPA network. More details can be found on the Scottish Government Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) <a href="https://www.gov.scot/policies/marine-environment/marine-protected-areas/" target="_blank">web page</a>. 267835355scottish_mpa_network.pngpublic://scottish_mpa_network.pngimage/png52185011554301752imageScottish MPA Network 2018 map © Marine ScotlandScottish MPA Network 2018 map © Marine ScotlandScottish MPA Network 2018 map © Marine ScotlandScottish MPA Network 2018 map © Marine Scotland<_drafty_revision_requested>FIELD_LOAD_CURRENTScottish MPA Network 2018 map © Marine ScotlandScottish MPA Network 2018 map © Marine Scotland528800528800807The MPA network layers comprise: 1. Current MPA Network Sites <ol> <li>Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) contributing to the MPA network (SNH WMS) (OSCP)</li> <li>Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) contributing to the MPA network (SNH WMS) (OSCP)</li> <li>Special Protection Areas (SPAs) contributing to the MPA network (SNH WMS) (OSCP)#</li> <li>Ramsar sites contributing to the MPA network (SNH WMS) (OSCP)</li> <li>Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) contributing to the MPA network (SNH WMS) (OSCP)</li> <li>Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Areas (DR MPA) contributing to the MPA Network (OSCP)</li> <li>Other area based measures contributing to the MPA network - SNH advice to ministers - 2013</li> <li>Historic Marine Protected Areas (HMPAs) - protected wrecks contributing to the MPA network (HES WMS) (OSCP)</li> </ol> 2. Proposed MPA Network Sites <ol> <li>Proposed Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) contributing to the MPA Network (SNH WMS) (SNH WMS)</li> <li>Possible marine bird special protected areas (pSPA) contributing to the MPA Network (SNH WMS)</li> </ol> full_htmlThe MPA network layers comprise: 1. Current MPA Network Sites <ol> <li>Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) contributing to the MPA network (SNH WMS) (OSCP)</li> <li>Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) contributing to the MPA network (SNH WMS) (OSCP)</li> <li>Special Protection Areas (SPAs) contributing to the MPA network (SNH WMS) (OSCP)#</li> <li>Ramsar sites contributing to the MPA network (SNH WMS) (OSCP)</li> <li>Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) contributing to the MPA network (SNH WMS) (OSCP)</li> <li>Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Areas (DR MPA) contributing to the MPA Network (OSCP)</li> <li>Other area based measures contributing to the MPA network - SNH advice to ministers - 2013</li> <li>Historic Marine Protected Areas (HMPAs) - protected wrecks contributing to the MPA network (HES WMS) (OSCP)</li> </ol> 2. Proposed MPA Network Sites <ol> <li>Proposed Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) contributing to the MPA Network (SNH WMS) (SNH WMS)</li> <li>Possible marine bird special protected areas (pSPA) contributing to the MPA Network (SNH WMS)</li> </ol> 459116766149131481314750133531335413356133554541526652675268526952825358908875874758sioc:Itemfoaf:Document<predicates is_array="true"><item>dc:title</item></predicates><type>property</type>dc:datedc:createdxsd:dateTimedate_iso8601dc:modifiedxsd:dateTimedate_iso8601content:encodedsioc:has_creatorrelfoaf:namesioc:num_repliesxsd:integersioc:last_activity_datexsd:dateTimedate_iso8601https://marine.gov.scot/?q=information/marine-protected-area-mpa-network14449914175912790draftpublished57169808881711Marine Protected Area (MPA) network169808881714449914175912790draftpublished57169808881711Marine Protected Area (MPA) network169808881714449914175912790draftpublished57169808881711Marine Protected Area (MPA) network1698088817