Loch Creran NCMPA - designation documents

Designated to safeguard beds of flame shells, Loch Creran Nature Conservation MPA complements an existing Special Area of Conservation.

Loch Creran summary front cover

Loch Creran’s inclusion in Scotland’s MPA network will ensure that it remains one of our most fascinating sea lochs.

The loch is home to an exceptional range of habitats including flame shell beds, constructed by a small bivalve with vibrant orange and red tentacles.

Conservation objectives

Conserve the protected features of the Loch Creran NCMPA

Protected features

Biodiversity: flame shell beds

Geodiversity: Quaternary of Scotland

Related links

Loch Creran Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area Order 2014

Document downloads

Marine Protected Area - Site Summary - Loch Creran

pdf, 2.64MB

Marine Protected Area - designation map - Loch Creran

pdf, 15.26MB

Marine Protected Area - Data confidence assessment - Loch Creran

pdf, 1.39MB

Marine Protected Area - Detailed Assessment Against the MPA Selection Guidelines - Loch Creran

pdf, 542.82kB

Marine Protected Area - management options paper - Loch Creran possible MPA

pdf, 3.00MB

Contact

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