Division 6.2

Local economies and society: The potential for social and economic costs to the UK, French and Belgian local communities as a result of potential landings lost and resulting impact on the local fishery is low. This is due to alternative fishing grounds being accessible and therefore displacement will be minimal. Likely low impacts from the preferred option as predominant fisheries are for static gear by vessels based in Newlyn, Mousehole, Sennen Cove, other Penwith Coves, St Ives and Hayle. The wider benefits of protecting the bedrock reefs are outlined in section 7.