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The Biologically Sensitive Area: A review of the basis and effectiveness

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area of protection
 Overfishing
 nursery area
Date
2021
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Marine Institute
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Impact of fisheries on biodiversity / Support for MSFD
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The Biologically Sensitive Area (BSA) designation is a multiuse area of protection to the south and west of Ireland. The BSA was established within a political context based on three core ideas, namely: (1) to prevent overfishing, (2) protect hake stocks and (3) protect spawning and nursery areas found in this area. The area was established in 2003 to limit fishing within the area, and replaced the previous larger ‘Irish Box’ which had surrounded Ireland.
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APEM (2021). The Biologically Sensitive Area: A review of the basis and effectiveness. APEM Scientific Report P000005133. EMFF 2014-2020 Marine Institute Report Series
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