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Lamlash Bay NTZ paves the way for revival of UK seabeds

Marine life has returned at dramatic levels to the waters of the Lamlash Bay No Take Zone, a new study from the University of York has shown. There are nearly four times more king scallops in the area since 2010 and larger lobsters are more abundant.

Mapping of marine habitats and species within the community marine conservation area at Lamlash Bay., Axelsson et al. 2009

Scottish Natural Heritage contribute to the initial monitoring of the Lamlash Bay NTZ to establish future benefits to biodiversity and scallop fisheries. Acoustic mapping, underwater cameras and sediment samples found …

The influence of the Lamlash Bay no-take zone on spatial and temporal variation in the recovery of commercially exploited crustaceans. Crimmins, E.

After nearly 10 years of protection, this study assesses whether the No Take Zone in Lamlash Bay has been successful in preserving and enhancing commercially important populations of European lobster, Brown crab and Velvet swimming crab.

Marine survey to identify maerl beds: Lamlash Bay long sea outfall., Kamenos P. G. et al.

Dive and acoustic survey techniques were used to study the presence and abundance of maerl around the site of a proposed sewage pipeline in Lamlash Bay. The surveys revealed a …

Social factors in a fully protected marine reserve: Awareness of and attitudes towards the Lamlash Bay No-Take Zone, Isle of Arran., Bower R.

Awareness and attitudes of the Lamlash Bay NTZ was surveyed among residents, visitors and businesses. Many were aware and positive about the NTZ, although some visitors were confused about what …

The dredge fishery for scallops in the United Kingdom (UK): Effects on marine ecosystems and proposals for future management., Howarth L. and Stewart B.

The scallop fishery is a valuable fishery in the UK, but there are concerns from the effects of scallop dredging on seabed habitats and bycatch species. The impacts are usually …

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Lamlash Bay NTZ paves the way for revival of UK seabeds

Mapping of marine habitats and species within the community marine conservation area at Lamlash Bay., Axelsson et al. 2009

The influence of the Lamlash Bay no-take zone on spatial and temporal variation in the recovery of commercially exploited crustaceans. Crimmins, E.

Marine survey to identify maerl beds: Lamlash Bay long sea outfall., Kamenos P. G. et al.

The dredge fishery for scallops in the United Kingdom (UK): Effects on marine ecosystems and proposals for future management., Howarth L. and Stewart B.

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