Division 7.11.5

The environmental benefits from the introduction of this byelaw will be significant as it will protect the Sabellaria spinulosa reef features within the site from bottom towed gear. This will contribute to meeting the ‘maintain or restore’ conservation objective. This will have an added benefit on other features within the SCI and will have an overall benefit to the reef habitat as a result of the prohibition recommended. This may promote more recreational use in the area such as divers and recreational anglers which could potentially benefit the local economy