Marine Protected Areas in Scotland

A map showing the location of Marine Protected Areas in Scottish waters as of December 2020.

In Scotland, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are designated areas of the sea aimed at protecting habitats, wildlife, geology, undersea landforms, historic shipwrecks, and demonstrating sustainable management of marine resources. As of December 2020, approximately 37% of Scotland's seas are covered by the Scottish MPA network, which comprises a total of 244 sites.[1]

  1. ^ "Scotland's Marine Protected Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved 11 December 2020.