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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – West of Scotland NCMPA
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for West of Scotland NCMPA. These assessments have been updated following public consultation.
7. Conclusion
In regard to best available evidence, Scottish Ministers conclude that, provided appropriate management measures for fishing activities as identified above are implemented, any remaining fishing activities would not hinder the conservation objectives of this Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area.
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