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Proposal for HPMAs received "highly polarised" responses during consultation, with strong opposition from Scotland's seafood and aquaculture sectors as well as coastal communities.

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.

Criticism mounts over the Scottish Government's plans to restrict aquaculture and fishing around Scotland's coasts with new HPMA designations.

Up to 10% of Scotland's coastal waters will be protected, with aquaculture and fishing banned in designated areas.

The Swedish Parliament also voted in favour of establishing Sweden's first national marine park in the Baltic Sea.

The German fishing group VDK attempted to overturn the new rules that restricted harmful fishing practices in parts of the North Sea.