Designation of terrestrial SPAs and respective management plans

Restrictions on use of light by navigating vessels within buffer zones surrounding protected breeding grounds

Establishment of appropriate codes of conduct addressing all forms of disturbance (trampling, light, noise, poaching, agricultural practices, pesticide use) within terrestrial SPAs

Establishment of signage prohibiting trespassing during the breeding season and promoting appropriate codes of conduct within terrestrial SPAs

Assessment of all forms of disturbance relevant to terrestrial SPAs emanating from proposed urban/infrastructural/agricultural development

Control of seabird by-catch: weighted lines, side-setting and use of thawed bait

Prohibition of Hunting/Capture/Killing/ Nest and colony disturbance (seabirds, reptiles, marine mammals)

Emergency Conservation Orders for protection of turtle nesting sites

Measures related to by-catch of marine reptiles and mammals

Carry out seasonal surveys of mooring and anchorage areas

Strengthening liaison between relevant Government bodies with a view to streamline MSFD requirements in offshore licensing and permitting regimes

Awareness and educational campaigns targeting disturbance issues (noise, light and littering) in recreational areas where the presence of litter has been tied to rat predation.

Knowledge improvement on the interactions of seabirds, marine reptiles and marine mammals with fisheries activity and definition of good practice as necessary

Preparation and promotion of a code of good practice for sea-farers including guidelines for navigation within marine protected areas or otherwise sensitive areas.

Pilot implementation of selected management options aimed at addressing impacts from anchoring on the seabed.

Inventory of fishery activity in coastal Marine Protected Areas designated for the protection of seabed habitats