South Rigg MCZ Monitoring report and feasibility study

particularly in offshore waters. To fulfil these responsibilities, JNCC coordinates and delivers offshore survey programmes to collect evidence on the condition of marine habitats and supporting processes. Evidence collected during these surveys is considered alongside other available information (f

or example, historical survey data, pressures assessments, and external datasets) to: • assess the condition of protected habitats and species within MPAs; • report on whether MPAs are meeting their Conservation Objectives; and • support th