Management of bivalve fisheries in marine protected areas

Marine protected areas are often designated in which represent important or historic fishing grounds. Within the European Union, Natura 2000 (N2000) network of nature protection consists Special Areas Conservation and Protection under Habitats Directive Birds Directive, respectively. In Denmark, an ecosystem-based approach to management bivalve fisheries has been implemented a number these N2000 areas, ensuring sustainability conservation status areas. Here, we outline key strategies have Danish Mussel Policy. These include mandatory enforcement monitoring systems on vessels, acceptance maximum 15% cumulative fishery impact specific ecosystem components, remarkable research effort provide high resolution spatial habitat mapping. Additional such as depth-based restrictions, regulation enforcements, detailed assessments impact, documentation positive effects also outlined. The results lessons learnt outlined here expected be relevant those concerned with activities marine