Ecological sensitivity analysis of the western Irish Sea to inform future designation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

  • Tasman P. Crowe
  • , A. Louise Allcock
  • , Patricia Breen
  • , Andrew Conway
  • , Thomas Doyle
  • , Domonique Gillen
  • , Damien Haberlin
  • , Kelllie Heney
  • , Mark P. Johnson
  • , Elgar Kamjou
  • , Caoimhe Morris
  • , Cormac Nolan
  • , Danielle Orrell
  • , Denise O'Sullivan
  • , Oliver Tully

Research output: Other outputPolicy contribution/Government publication

Abstract

In January 2023 an independent advisory group was established by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to conduct an ecological sensitivity analysis of the western Irish Sea to inform future potential designation of MPAs (Marine Protection Areas) in the region. This report is a significant milestone as we look to manage the Irish Sea in a coherent and sustainable way, enabling and supporting the future designation of Marine Protected areas, and integrating MPAs with the maritime sectors of shipping and fishing and Renewable Offshore Energy. Further work under the forthcoming MPA legislation will enable potential MPA network solutions to be refined on the basis of national policy, analyses involving additional evidence and the participation and input of stakeho
Original languageEnglish (Ireland)
Media of outputGovernmental Report
PublisherDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Government of Ireland
Number of pages131
Publication statusPublished - May 2023

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