Publication - Progress report
Marine Protected Area Network - 2018 Report to the Scottish Parliament
A report to Parliament on progress being made in
implementing a Marine Protected Area (MPA) network.
Annex 3: Other area based measures
These are the other area based measures considered to be part of the Scottish MPA network because they contribute to the protection of biodiversity but were not set up specifically for nature conservation purposes.
Table 3.1: Other area based measures in the Scottish MPA network
| Site name | Size (Km2) | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| East Coast of Scotland (Sandeels) | 21,320 | Conservation of sandeels |
| West Of Scotland (Blue Ling) | 6,009 | Conservation of blue ling |
| Rosemary Bank (Blue Ling) | 8,955 | Conservation of blue ling |
| West Rockall Mound | 5,124 | Conservation of vulnerable marine ecosystems |
| North West Rockall[8] | 346 | Conservation of vulnerable marine ecosystems |
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