Environmental groups have expressed reservations about today’s publication of Scotland’s first National Marine Plan. Following several years of consultation and Parliamentary scrutiny, the Plan paves the way for a more coordinated approach to developments at sea. A coalition of environmental groups have welcomed the general principles underpinning the Plan, but remain concerned that it supports growth for some sectors which could risk environmental health of the seas.
http://scotlink.org/files/documents/ScotLINK_PressRelease_Environmental_groups_urge_caution_on_new_Marine_Plan_26Mar2015.pdf