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The Scottish seafood industry formed a coalition to campaign against plans to implement Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in 10% of Scottish seas by 2026.
Louisa Gairn
2 min read
Proposal for HPMAs received "highly polarised" responses during consultation, with strong opposition from Scotland's seafood and aquaculture sectors as well as coastal communities.
Allonby Bay, one of the new HPMAs launched by the UK Government in July 2023. Photo: Adobe Stock.
Louisa Gairn
4 min read
The newly designated HPMAs Allonby Bay, North East of Farnes Deep and Dolphin Head are the first three marine areas in England to receive highest levels of protection.
Fishing boats at Anstruther Harbour, Scotland. Photo: Adobe Stock.
Louisa Gairn
5 min read
Criticism mounts over the Scottish Government's plans to restrict aquaculture and fishing around Scotland's coasts with new HPMA designations.
Tavish Scott, CEO of Salmon Scotland. Photo: Salmon Scotland.
Louisa Gairn
3 min read
Up to 10% of Scotland's coastal waters will be protected, with aquaculture and fishing banned in designated areas.
The Nämdö Archipelago, location of Sweden's new national marine park, is part of the Stockholm Archipelago (pictured), which extends 60km east from the mainland into the Baltic Sea.
Louisa Gairn
2 min read
The Swedish Parliament also voted in favour of establishing Sweden's first national marine park in the Baltic Sea.
The European Commission closed 87 protected areas   in November 2022.
Rocio Álvarez Jiménez
2 min read
The German fishing group VDK attempted to overturn the new rules that restricted harmful fishing practices in parts of the North Sea.
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