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Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt MPA – Conservation Advice 2026

Abstract

The documents here form JNCC’s formal conservation advice for The Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt MPA and should be read in conjunction with each other. This advice reflects the most up-to-date evidence held by JNCC (correct as of May 2026), and consists of:

  • Background Information – explains the purpose of the conservation advice and when it must be referred to.
  • Conservation Objectives and Management Advice – sets out the broad ecological aims for the site (conservation objectives); Site condition; Conservation benefits, Conservation measures.
  • Supplementary Advice on the Conservation Objectives (SACO) – provides supplementary advice, which is essential reading to support interpretation of the conservation objectives.
  • Advice on Operations – provides information on the activities capable of affecting site integrity and therefore achievement of the site’s conservation objectives.

The Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt MPA Site Information Centre is the most up-to-date source of information for this site.

Resource type Publication

Topic category Oceans

Reference date 2026·05·01

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JNCC’s formal conservation advice for the Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area

Responsible organisation
Communications, JNCC author

Limitations on public access No limitations

Use constraints Available under the Open Government Licence 3.0

Metadata date 2026·05·29

Metadata point of contact
Communications, JNCC

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