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HWDT supports the Scottish Government proposals for Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs). However, we recognise that these measures need to be carefully designed and include communities at the heart of the decision-making process

Science & Research, In the NewsMorven Summers11 April 2023highly protected marine areas, HPMA, scotland, policy, conservation strategy, conservation, marine conservation

Public consultation on UK Dolphin and Porpoise Conservation Strategy

The Scottish Government is currently running a public consultation and is seeking your views on a new UK Dolphin and Porpoise Conservation Strategy. The strategy aims to support the conservation of nine of the most commonly seen cetaceans in UK waters, and now includes minke whales.

Fight For Scotland's Nature

Three months from today, the EU’s world-renowned environmental protections will no longer apply to Scotland. That means we have just three months left to make Scotland’s new nature laws as strong as they can be.

In the NewsMorven Summers1 October 2020Fight for Scotlands Nature, ScotLINK, Scottish Environment LINK, Scottish Government, Scottish Waters, protect, marineconservation, policy, get involved

Deep-Sea Marine Reserve Designated

Good news! The Scottish Government has announced the designation of a new Deep-Sea Marine Reserve off the west coast of Scotland.

In the NewsAlison Lomax30 September 2020MPA proposals, Campaign, MPA, Atlantic, Scottish Environment LINK, Scottish Government, Scottish Waters, conservation, marineconservation, policy, offshore seas

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