Division 6.2

Local economies and society: The potential for social and economic costs to 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. The main ports that may be affected are Plymouth and Looe. French fishing industry representatives have highlighted that there is potential for fishing services to be impacted in areas that rely on fishing activity in coastal areas. The wider benefits of protecting the bedrock reefs are outlined in section 7.