Special Protection Areas (SPAs) contributing to the MPA network (SNH WMS) (OSCP)

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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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Layer name:mpanetwork_spa
Does this layer display time aware features: 
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