Have Your Say On Scottish Marine Protection Before 2nd February Deadline

Environmentalists are calling for more people to get involved to stop destructive fishing methods continuing in proposed marine protected areas around the Scottish coastline.

With the closing date for the public consultation set for Monday 2nd February, the clock is ticking – so make sure you support the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) and other Scottish environmental groups in their call for divers to have their say.

The current proposals from Marine Scotland means that damaging activities such as scallop dredging and bottom trawling could still be allowed to take place in the 20 inshore marine protected areas. If approved, the proposal equates to less than one per cent of Scottish waters being protected from trawling and dredging.

Campaigners have put together a powerful short video to show the impact of this damage, which you can watch here:

MCS has also made details on the consultation process available. Check out Don’t take the P out of Marine Protected Areas and have your say by the 2nd February deadline.

Source: www.bsac.com