A new atlas of Scotland
Scotland's Marine Atlas - Information for the National Marine Plan is an assessment of the condition of
Featuring maps, graphics and information about
Developed by a wide range of partners, the Atlas provides an unparalleled level of analysis of a country's marine environment.
Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead said the Atlas drew together a vast array of information to enable an accurate picture to be built up of the complex interactions taking place throughout Scottish waters and would ensure that informed marine management decisions could be made by planners.
The Atlas explores the state of marine life and biodiversity; how competing pressures on an area have an impact; the economic contributions of fishing, marine energy, telecommunications and leisure activities; the effects of climate change; and the environmental legacy of
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) worked with the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) to contribute key information on the biodiversity of
"SNH and the JNCC welcome the publication of the Atlas of Scotland's Seas. It highlights the diversity and richness of the seas around
"We look forward to continuing to work with government, other agencies and those who use the sea to develop marine planning and management measures that will make sure our remarkable biodiversity is looked after for future generations to enjoy."
Professor David Paterson, Executive Chair of Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland (MASTS), added:
"The MASTS community was proud to help in the production of this excellent and novel Marine Atlas, the first governmental publication of its kind in
"The Atlas will be an invaluable source of information for the public, commercial, governmental and private sectors and a valuable educational tool for the next generation of marine scientists and managers."
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