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# Scotland proposes fishing gear restrictions in marine protected areas

The Scottish government has proposed new fisheries management measures for 20 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), potentially banning certain types of fishing gear to protect marine biodiversity. The consultation suggests either zoned or full restrictions on demersal mobile and static gear at 15 sites, with full site-wide exclusions at five others. These measures follow the abandonment of the more controversial Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) proposal, which faced opposition from the fishing industry. The Shetland Fisherman’s Association supports evidence-based conservation but urges a balanced approach that considers the livelihoods of local fishing communities. The consultation will remain open until 14 October. ([The Shetland Times](https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2024/08/19/fishing-equipment-could-be-banned-from-marine-protected-areas))

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