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Marine Social Attitudes on Arran. Howarth-Forster, L.

A survey of 314 Arran residents and visitors was conducted to investigate the effects of community engagement by COAST. The results demonstrate that COAST’s conservation efforts have been successful from a social, as well as ecological, standpoint.

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.

Juvenile gadoid habitat and ontogenetic shift observations using stereo-video baited camera., Elliott S. et al

Fishery measures to protect stocks need to account for the effect of fishing practices on seabed habitats, which can impact juvenile survival. Underwater cameras show that juvenile Atlantic cod prefer …

Is there early evidence of the Lamlash Bay No Take Zone providing scallop fishery benefits?, Howarth L.

The possibility of scallop fishery benefits of the recently designated Lamlash Bay NTZ was investigated with dive surveys and dissections. There was no difference in adult scallop abundance, but age, …

Ecological study, Lamlash Bay., Evans L.

This study surveyed the seabed in Lamlash Bay with more complex seabed habitats, more species and individuals inside the NTZ compared to outside. These results show small marine reserves can …

Summary of research within the Lamlash Bay No Take Zone., Howarth L.

Summary Of York University Research Within Lamlash Bay No Take Zone 2013…