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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessments – The Barra Fan and Hebrides Terrace Seamount 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 Barra Fan and Hebrides Terrace Seamount and has 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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