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Motion · S6M-00604 · 5 Jul 2021

Flapper Skate Egg-laying Site in Loch Melfort

Lodged by Pauline McNeill (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the locating of the flapper skate egg-laying site in Loch Melfort; notes the importance of this as only the second such area for this critically-endangered species; recognises the ability of the seabed in places such as Loch Melfort, which are in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), to recover and provide benefits to the wider marine ecosystem; acknowledges that many MPAs and other sensitive seabed areas are yet to be protected in such a way despite scientific advice, and notes the calls for better protection of Scotland's inshore marine ecosystem.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.