Flapper Skate protection: NatureScot advice to the Scottish Government
This document contains NatureScot's statutory conservation advice to Scottish Ministers regarding the protection of flapper skate eggs in the Inner Sound of Skye. This advice was considered by Ministers and contributed to their decision to designate the Red Rocks and Longay Urgent MPA.
Next steps
We are keen to agree a way forward for the protection of flapper skate eggs and egg-laying habitat within the Inner Sound. We would welcome further discussion over planning the survey work detailed in our advice, and associated joint resourcing as soon as possible. To proceed with the survey work, we would require confirmation from Marine Scotland that this work is considered essential. In addition, it would be useful to discuss and agree associated stakeholder engagement that will run alongside the survey and assessment work, recognising the benefits this brings to the process.
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this advice.
Contact
Email: marine_conservation@gov.scot
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