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The Scottish government is considering fisheries management measures within Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
“Scottish Ministers have committed to delivering fisheries management measures for existing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) where these are not already in place. This is in line with the Scottish Government's vision for the marine environment, for clean, healthy, safe, productive and diverse seas; managed to meet the long term needs of nature and people.”Bottom trawling is currently not banned in MPAs. The consultation makes proposals for restrictions on page 4 here:
Fisheries management measures within Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): consultation
This paper explains what the consultation aims to achieve, how it was developed, and what it will cover. It also outlines the consultation process and how to respond to it.
www.gov.scot
Consultation:
Fisheries Management Measures within Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by The Scottish Government
consult.gov.scot
Oceana are calling for a ban on bottom trawling in Scottish MPAs. If you want to use their pre-written response and add your voice to the consultation then you can here:
Tell the UK government to #BanBottomTrawling
The UK’s marine ‘protected’ areas are being trashed by destructive bottom trawling! I’m proud to join @OceanaUK in calling on the govt to #BanBottomTrawling. Help defend our ocean's delicate ecosystems and the livelihoods they sustain here:
act.oceana.org
