Community-led marine reserve produces benefits for fisheries, conservation
Monday, February 23, 2015 - 10:01
in Earth & Climate
The first and only fully protected marine reserve in Scotland is continuing to provide benefits for fisheries and conservation, according to new research. Backing from the local community has been crucial to the success of Lamlash Bay marine reserve after its creation off the Isle of Arran in 2008, following a decade-long campaign by the local Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST).