Division 7.3.2

The proposed prohibited area values detailed in Table 1 have been derived by taking the values estimated within the SCI and applying a percentage based on the square area prohibited within the SCI itself. In most cases the square area of the proposed prohibited areas are relatively small compared to the SCI as a whole. Therefore, the estimation detailed should be used with caution will not indicate the true value attributed within the proposed prohibited area. It is also acknowledged that possible increased biodiversity around the reef means that it could be a relatively more abundant fishing ground, and the analysis may underestimate value of reduced fishing ground.