Social Impacts Research for Marine Protected Areas and Priority Marine Features Management in Scottish Waters
This research informs the SEIA by improving understanding of the social values of coastal and island communities and how proposed marine management measures may affect them. It identifies community perceptions, potential social impacts, and key issues and concerns.
Appendix 6.0 Abbreviations
ABP Associated British Ports
B Barra
CAR Controlled Activities Regulations
CFA Clyde Fishermen’s Association
DI Drop-in
DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid
HPMA Highly Protected Marine Area
IFSSS Independent Fisheries Science Support Scheme
L Lerwick
LPA Local Planning Authority
MCO Marine Conservation Order
MICT Mull and Iona Community Trust
MPA Marine Protected Area
NGO Non-Governmental Organisation
NM Nautical Mile
O Oban
P Peterhead
PMF Priority Marine Feature
RSSLA Ross, Sutherland, Skye and Lochalsh Fisherman’s Association
S Survey/Stornoway
SAC Special Area of Conservation
SEIA Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
SEPA Scottish Environment Protection Agency
SFF Scottish Fishermen’s Federation
SIMD Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation
SPA Special Protection Areas
SSMO Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation
T Troon
U Ullapool
UK United Kingdom
W Workshop
Contact
Email: marine_biodiversity@gov.scot