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Marine Protected Areas

28 Oct 2025

MarineNews

Plymouth Marine Laboratory and University of Plymouth awarded £2m to revolutionise understanding of Atlantic Ocean ecosystems Photo by NOAA Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the University of Plymouth have been awarded £2 million to deploy artificial intelligence in creating the largest-ever study of vulnerable deep-sea habitats, with the project set to revolutionise understanding and protection of […]

07 Oct 2025

MarineNews

Photo by Brad Lewis   Scotland has introduced new fisheries management measures across 20 offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The Offshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2025 was laid before the Scottish Parliament on 12 September and is scheduled to come into force on 16 October 2025. The legislation introduces site-specific restrictions on fishing methods […]

07 Oct 2025

MarineNews

Photo by Jannet Serhan   The Scottish Government is investigating after two boats were filmed allegedly scallop dredging in a marine protected area in the north-west Highlands. Footage shows the Dawn Maid and another vessel hauling up gear after being challenged in Loch Alsh, between the Scottish mainland and Skye. The activity was spotted on […]

23 Sep 2025

MarineNews

Photo by Jakob Owens   A landmark UN treaty to safeguard marine biodiversity on the high seas has reached the critical threshold of 60 ratifications needed to enter into force, clearing the way for it to take effect in January 2026. Morocco and Sierra Leone became the 60th and 61st parties to ratify the Agreement on Friday, triggering […]

16 Sep 2025

MarineNews

Photo by Stepan Ivanov   A new study using baited underwater cameras has revealed the richness of marine life around the Isles of Scilly, highlighting the benefits of strong protection and well-managed fisheries. The University of Exeter, working with the Isles of Scilly Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority and Natural England, found “vibrant marine life” including […]

08 Sep 2025

MarineNews

Photo by NOAA   Scotland has announced new restrictions on bottom trawling across offshore Marine Protected Areas, representing what officials describe as a “major milestone” in marine protection, though environmental groups have criticised the measures for deliberately leaving the most heavily fished areas open. The fisheries management measures, coming into effect from 16th October, cover twenty MPAs […]

02 Sep 2025

MarineNews

Photo by Ben Wicks   Marine Protected Areas significantly enhance kelp forest recovery following severe marine heatwaves, according to new research that provides evidence for ocean protection as a climate adaptation strategy. Satellite analysis reveals protection benefits UCLA researchers analysed four decades of satellite imagery comparing kelp forests inside and outside 54 Marine Protected Areas along California’s […]

19 Aug 2025

MarineNews

Photo by Link Bekka   A comprehensive new study has developed a standardised method for assessing how highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) could displace commercial fishing activity, providing crucial insights as the UK Government considers expanding its marine protection network beyond the three pilot sites designated in 2023. The research, published in Frontiers in Marine […]