Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 - Marine Conservation Order provision changes: environmental report
This environmental report was produced as part of the strategic environmental assessment accompanying our consultation on facilitating marine nature restoration through legislation.
Figures
Figure 1 Scotland's territorial limits (12 nautical miles)
Figure 2 MCOs in effect in February 2022
Figure 4 Seabed habitats in Scottish waters (full key is provided in Table 3). For fullness of picture, habitats are shown for both inshore and offshore waters.
Figure 5 SAC, nature conservation MPA, and SPA sites in Scottish waters. For fullness of picture, sites are shown for both inshore and offshore waters.
Figure 6 GEMS habitat data in Scottish waters – blue line shows limit of inshore waters. For fullness of picture, PMF habitats are shown for both inshore and offshore waters.
Figure 7 GEMS species data in Scottish waters – blue line shows limit of inshore waters. For fullness of picture, species data is shown for both inshore and offshore waters.
Figure 8 Extent of Scotland's seas, showing bathymetry and locations of major physiographical features
Figure 9 Classification of coastal and transitional water bodies under the WFD
Figure 10 UK Marine Strategy region and subregions
Figure 11 Cultural heritage sites in Scotland including Protection of Military Remains, Historic MPAs, Scheduled Monuments, and WHS
Contact
Email: marinerestoration@gov.scot
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