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NatureScot Commissioned Report 491: Development of detailed ecological guidance to support the application of the Scottish MPA selection guidelines in Scotland's seas

Pages: 40
Published: 2014

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01 Jan, 2014

Pages: 34 Published: 2014

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Scottish Ministers designate Marine Protected Areas in our seas, which protect a wide range of habitats, species, geology and undersea landforms. We provide advice and guidance to Marine Scotland and others as part of our role.

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NatureScot Commissioned Report 491: Development of detailed ecological guidance to support the application of the Scottish MPA selection guidelines in Scotland's seas

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