After backlash, Scotland abandons plans to create MPAs across 10% of its marine zone

The Scottish Government’s plan to introduce highly protected marine areas covering a tenth of the country’s waters is dead – and that’s official.

The government has today confirmed that, following an extensive consultation on the proposal, the plan for highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) will not be taken forward.

https://www.fishfarmermagazine.com/news/scottish-government-confirms-it-is-scrapping-hpma-plan/

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After backlash, Scotland abandons plans to create MPAs across 10% of its marine zone

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