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| Northern Ireland Zone |
This layer shows the limits of the territorial sea of the United Kingdom which are to be treated as adjacent to Northern Ireland. This version is from UKHO Law of the Sea department data, available via ADMIRALTY Marine Data Portal |
| Scottish Marine Regions (SMRs) - Scottish Marine Regions Order 2015 |
Under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010, Scottish Ministers were given the power to identify the boundaries of Scottish Marine Regions (SMRs) for the purposes of regional marine planning. The Scottish Marine Regions Order 2015 identifies 11 Scottish Marine Regions and establishes their boundaries. Marine planning will take place at a local level within these regions, where regional marine planning will be delegated to Marine Planning Partnerships (MPPs). The order is available via http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/193/contents/made In August 2018, the Scottish Marine Regions were added to the Scottish Register of Geographic Codes as entity S41. |
| Human Population - Census 2011 - Density of Usual Residents by Datazone |
Usual residents and their density by datazone as determined during 2011 Census. Scotland is divided into 6,505 data zones which are the main geography used for small area statistics. The table data on usual residents was downloaded from Census 2011 website(http://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/r1-downloadable-files) and joined to 2001 datazones polygons. The density was calculated by dividing usual residents by the polygon area (hectares measured on British National Grid projection). |
| Human Population - Census 2011 - Density of Usual Residents by Output Areas |
Usual residents and their density by output areas as determined during 2011 Census. Output Areas are the smallest geographical area for which census results are published. Table data on usual residents was downloaded from Census 2011 website(http://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/r1-downloadable-files) and joined to 2001 output areas polygons. Density was calculated by dividing usual residents by the polygon area (hectares measured on British National Grid projection). |
| Civil Jurisdiction (Offshore Activities) Limits - Civil Jurisdiction (Offshore Activities) 1987 |
The order divides United Kingdom territorial waters and waters within areas designated as part of the United Kingdom continental shelf (under the Continental Shelf Act 1964) into English, Scottish and Northern Irish parts to which English, Scottish and Northern Irish civil law is applied respectively, and confers jurisdiction accordingly on the High Court in England and Wales, the Court of Session and the High Court in Northern Ireland. This is modified version from the UKHO Law of the Sea department data, available via https://www.gov.uk/guidance/inspire-portal-and-medin-bathymetry-data-archive-centre |
| 12 Nautical Miles (12M) limit - Scottish territorial seas - Territorial Sea Act 1987 / Scotland Act 1998 |
12 nautical miles (from baselines) is the limit of the Territorial Sea which is that part of the sea adjacent to the coast of a state that is considered to be part of the territory of that state and subject to its sovereignty. This is modified version from the UKHO Law of the Sea department data, available via https://www.gov.uk/guidance/inspire-portal-and-medin-bathymetry-data-archive-centre
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| Marine conservation orders (MCOs) and fisheries management measures (MPAs and SACs) - with effect February 2022 |
Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are designated under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 or the UK Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. They have to be managed in a way that furthers the conservation objectives. The EU Habitats Directive requires Special Areas of Conservation (and Special Protection Areas) to be managed in a way that prevents deterioration of the qualifying features. This dataset contains boundaries and management measures for inshore MPAs and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) taking effect from March 2016. The dataset contains measures which are subject to Marine Conservation Orders (MCOs), under the Inshore Fishing (Scotland) Act 1984, or EU regulations (as amended by UK law) |
| Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) contributing to the MPA network (SNH WMS) (OSCP) |
The Marine Protected Area (MPA) network in Scotland’s Seas is designed to conserve a selection of marine biodiversity (species and habitats) and geodiversity (the variety of landforms and natural processes that underpin the marine landscapes), offering long-term support for the services our seas provide to society. Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) in Scotland are designated by Scottish Ministers under the EC Habitats Directive. They are areas which have been identified as best representing the range and variety within the European Union of habitats and (non-bird) species listed on Annexes I and II to the Directive. SACs in terrestrial areas and marine areas out to 12 nautical miles are afforded protection through the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended). Possible Special Areas of Conservation (pSAC) may be subject to change prior to submission. This layer is a Web Map Service (WMS) displaying Scotland's SAC's that contribute to the MPA network. |
| Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) contributing to the MPA network (SNH WMS) (OSCP) |
The Marine Protected Area (MPA) network in Scotland’s Seas is designed to conserve a selection of marine biodiversity (species and habitats) and geodiversity (the variety of landforms and natural processes that underpin the marine landscapes), offering long-term support for the services our seas provide to society. Scottish Ministers designated a suite of Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas to conserve some of Scotland's most important marine wildlife, habitats and geodiversity. Nature Conservation MPAs will play an important role in delivering a healthy, productive and biologically diverse marine environment for Scotland. This layer is a Web Map Service (WMS) displaying Scotland's Nature Conservation MPAs. |
| Special Protection Areas (SPAs) contributing to the MPA network (SNH WMS) (OSCP) |
The Marine Protected Area (MPA) network in Scotland’s Seas is designed to conserve a selection of marine biodiversity (species and habitats) and geodiversity (the variety of landforms and natural processes that underpin the marine landscapes), offering long-term support for the services our seas provide to society. Special Protection Areas (SPAs) in Scotland are classified by Scottish Ministers. These are areas of the most important habitat for rare (listed on Annex I to the Directive) and regularly occurring migratory birds within the European Union. SPAs are classified under the EC Birds Directive and together with SACs, form the Natura 2000 network. Proposed Special Protection Areas (pSPA) may be subject to change prior to classification. This layer is a Web Map Service (WMS) displaying Scotland's SPA's that contribute to the MPA network. |
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