Marine & Coastal Conservation and Designated sites#
MSPdF Data Clusters
Description#
Various coastal and marine protection, conservation and designated sites, ranging from the international to the national/local scale. Examples include Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Fishery Restricted Areas (FRA). Additionally, it incorporates designations related to non-standard conservation, such as potential Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECM), as well as designations for safety, security, and risk control from natural and man-made hazards (e.g., collision risk areas, flooding risk areas). In the context of Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP), this information plays a crucial role in evaluating potential (in)compatibilities of specific current and future uses and activities with marine and coastal protected areas. It is also relevant for assessing (in)compatibilities with various conservation figures and designations within maritime sectors managed by MSP. Understanding the conservation objectives associated with each designated area is essential in this regard.
Conservation Classes