2009 Defra MB0102 2C Distribution of intertidal Mytilus edulis beds on mixed and sandy sediments (from polygon data) in the United Kingdom and Isle of Man

This layer shows the distribution of polygon records of intertidal Mytilus edulis beds on mixed and sandy sediments , an OSPAR Habitat. 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.本图层展示了混合沉积物与沙质沉积物上潮间带紫贻贝（Mytilus edulis）床的多边形记录分布，该生境属于OSPAR生境（OSPAR Habitat）。 本图层是为Defra MB0102合同所创建的一组数据图层之一。本项目将为符合现有国际与国内义务及承诺要求的海洋保护区（Marine Protected Areas）网络建设提供支撑，其中包括作为《海洋与海岸通路法案》配套新增措施的海洋保护区域（Marine Conservation Zones, MCZs），以及苏格兰立法框架下的同类保护举措。此类数据图层的可获取性，亦将为我国海域的海洋规划（如许可审批）提供重要支撑。