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Defining ASSI/SSSIs with 'marine biological components' and setting out a process for determining their contribution to the UK MPA Network 2018

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) are intended to provide statutory protection for areas that are considered to be of special interest by reason of their flora, fauna, geological, or physio...

Applying the OSPAR habitat definition of deep-sea sponge aggregations to verify suspected records of the habitat in UK waters 2014

In order to improve our knowledge of the deep-sea habitat in UK waters, this study was undertaken to further characterise and verifiy suspected records of deep-sea sponge aggregations by applying the ...

Wight-Barfleur Reef MPA – Relevant Documentation 2012

The documents referred to below and any other historical documents relating to the Wight-Barfleur Reef MPA were produced during the selection and designation process.The information available here inc...

Assessing the sensitivity of subtidal sedimentary habitats to pressures associated with marine activities – Phase 2 Report 2014

JNCC commissioned this project to generate an improved understanding of the sensitivities of subtidal sedimentary habitats, found in UK waters, to pressures associated with human activities in the mar...

PDF Southern North Sea MPA: Conservation Objectives and Advice on Operations 2019 1.4 MB

Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) Special Area of Conservation: Southern North Sea Conservation Objectives and Advice on Operations March 2019 Advice under Regulation 21 of The Conservation of Offs...

Southern North Sea MPA – Relevant Documentation & Conservation Advice 2019

The documents referred to below relate to the Southern North Sea MPA, and include:* SAC Selection Assessment Document – Provides an overview of the SAC, designation feature, and rationale for site sel...

East of Haig Fras MPA – Relevant Documentation 2013

The documents referred to below, relating to the East of Haig Fras MPA, were produced during the site selection and designation process.The information available here includes:* Site Summary Document ...

Eleventh Article 12 UK Birds Directive Report (2019): Annex A – General Report 2019

Every six years, all EU Member States are required, under Article 12 of the EU Birds Directive, to report on the implementation of the Directive. The 11th UK Birds Directive Report was submitted to th...

ZIP JNCC Report No. 547: Common Dolphin Management Unit 2015 4.1 MB

Details of each Management Unit (MU) are provided, including boundaries and estimated abundance figures. The MUs provide an indication of the spatial scales at which impacts of plans and projects alon...

ZIP JNCC Report No. 547: Minke Whale Management Unit 2015 4.1 MB

Details of each Management Unit (MU) are provided, including boundaries and estimated abundance figures. The MUs provide an indication of the spatial scales at which impacts of plans and projects alon...