Razor clam scientific trial: fisheries assessment
A fisheries assessment for the Scottish razor clam scientific trial extension. This report assesses the potential impact of the razor clam scientific trial with reference to priority marine features, and the conservation objectives of a variety of sites in Scotland's MPA network.
1. Introduction
This Fisheries Assessment consists of:
Appropriate assessments considering the conservation and management advice for five Special Protection Areas:
1. Out Firth of Forth and St. Andrews Bay Complex SPA
2. Solway Firth SPA
3. North Colonsay and Western Cliffs SPA
4. Sound of Gigha SPA
5. Coll and Tiree SPA
A nature conservation MPA assessment for the North East Lewis MPA
An assessment of the effect of the razor clam trial on the national status of PMFs identified as most sensitive to bottom contacting mobile fishing gear.
The Scottish Government sought advice from NatureScot to inform this Assessment.