Title | Lyme Bay - A Case-study: Measuring the effects of benthic species and assessing potential - MB0101 |
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Author | Commissioned by Defra |
Topic | Marine Protected Areas |
Year of Completion | Completed 2012. |
Status | |
Region | Other |
Abstract | On 11th July 2008, 10% of Lyme Bay was declared a Marine Protected area and permanently closed off to scallop dredging and bottom trawling. This project aims to monitor the effects of the MPA, specifically to quantify the recovery of benthic communities using a number of focal/indicator species; to quantify and assess any potential affects to the scallop population; & to assess any socio-economic consequences of the closure and associated activity restrictions. |
How to Access | Available on the Defra Science Pages. |
Use Constraints | |
data holder | Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs |