Irish fishing industry organisations have given a qualified welcome to an ecological analysis relating to potential marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Irish Sea. The recently published report recommends a list of 40 sensitive species and habitats which should be protected when MPAs are designated in the western Irish Sea. Angel shark, basking shark, tope, American plaice and the European eel are among the 40 species and habitats, along with the blonde ray, cuckoo ray, edible sea urchin and short-snouted sea horse. Some 18 of the features or species nominated, including 14 fish, which are already on protected lists.
Qualified Welcome from Fishing Industry for Ecological Analysis on MPAs in West Irish Sea
