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Scotland 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.
\r\n\r\nThe Scottish MPA network includes sites for nature conservation, protection of biodiversity, demonstrating sustainable management, and protecting our heritage. The network comprises:
\r\n\r\nsites 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.
\r\n\tother area based measures which protect species such as sandeels and blue ling, as well as vulnerable marine ecosystems.
\r\n\tDemonstration and Research MPA around Fair Isle to investigate the factors affecting seabird populations demonstrate the socio-economic benefits of the marine environment.
\r\n\tHistoric MPAs to preserve sites of historical importance around the Scottish coast.
\r\n\tIn December 2018 Scottish Ministers laid a report in the Scottish Parliament describing progress with implementing the MPA network.
\r\n\r\nMore details can be found on the Scottish Government Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) web page.
\r\n","format":"full_html","safe_value":"Scotland 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.\u00a0 Protected areas are used to ensure protection of some of the most vulnerable species and habitats.\u00a0\u00a0
\nThe Scottish MPA network\u00a0includes sites for nature conservation, protection of biodiversity, demonstrating sustainable management, and protecting our heritage. The network comprises:
\nsites for nature conservation protecting a broad range of habitats and species that are found in our seas.\u00a0 Habitats range from rocky shores and sea caves at the coastline to deep sea habitats such as coral gardens and Lophelia pertusa.\u00a0 Species range from harbour porpoise to common skate to puffins.
\nother area based measures which protect species such as sandeels and blue ling, as well as vulnerable marine ecosystems.
\nDemonstration and Research MPA\u00a0around Fair Isle to investigate the factors affecting seabird populations demonstrate the socio-economic benefits of the marine environment.
\nHistoric MPAs to preserve sites of historical importance\u00a0around the Scottish coast.
\nIn December 2018 Scottish Ministers laid a report in the Scottish Parliament describing progress with implementing the MPA network.
\nMore details can be found on the Scottish Government\u00a0Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) web page.
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\r\n\r\n1. Current MPA Network Sites
\r\n\r\n2. Proposed MPA Network Sites
\r\n\r\nThe MPA network layers comprise:
\n1. Current MPA Network Sites
\n2. Proposed MPA Network Sites
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