2009 Defra MB0102 2B Distribution of Lithothamnion coralloides in the United Kingdom and Isle of Man

This layer shows the distribution of the Coral Maerl, Lithothamnion coralloides, a Biodiversity Action Plan Species. This layer forms one of a set of data layers created for the Defra MB0102 contract. This work will support the delivery of a network of Marine Protected Areas as required to meet existing international and national obligations and commitments, including Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs), a new measure to be delivered as part of the Marine and Coastal Access Bill, and equivalent measures under Scottish legislation. The availability of these data layers will also be of importance in underpinning Marine Planning (e.g. licensing) in our marine area.本图层展示了珊瑚藻砂（Coral Maerl，Lithothamnion coralloides）的分布范围，该物种为生物多样性行动计划（Biodiversity Action Plan）收录物种。 本图层为Defra MB0102合同项下所构建的一组数据图层之一。本项目将助力海洋保护区网络的建设落地，以满足现行国际与国内的义务及承诺要求，其中包括作为《海洋与海岸通路法案》（Marine and Coastal Access Bill）新增举措的海洋保护区域（Marine Conservation Zones，MCZs），以及苏格兰立法框架下的同类管护措施。此类数据图层的开放共享，亦将为我国海域的海洋规划（如许可审批）提供重要支撑。