Q 6 - What are the priority areas for preserving from climate change effects the reef-former Lanice conchilega?#

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Practices: Scoping Data collection and presentation Analysis and diagnosis Prioritisation and designation
Spatial scales: National Regional / local
Protection regimes: Strict protection Non-strict protection
Marine zones: Coastal zone Deep sea

Criteria classes: 1.1.1 Vulnerability 1.1.5 Climate-smart potential

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To answer that question, we highly recommend to follow the guidance flow (CAMBRA et al., 2024) which is designed to answer to this type of management question. The core analysis is a sensitivity-based vulnerability assessment and the definition of a portfolio of scenarios. To support the process, for benthic species, a census list of traits of importance, with already filled matrix for British Isles and the main species of interest including Lanice conchilega, can be found on the Biological Traits Information Catalogue (BIOTIC) (Marine Life Information Network. Plymouth: Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 2006).

Prioritising areas depends mostly on indicators of stability, connectivity, presence and abundance (hotspots). It is important to identify productive areas and healthy ecosystems (assess the good status). The second criteria type, not directly depending on ecological part, is the feasability of the protection depending on the intensity and importance of human activities and the possibility to find trade-of and ensure monitoring and compliance (cf. ESE3).

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Cambra et al (2024). Guidance for including climate change scenarios in protection and prioritization strategies for Marine Protected Areas development. Deliverable D3.3, under the WP3 of MSP4BIO project (GA n°101060707)