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Abstract
The flapper skate, Dipturus intermedius (Parnell, 1837), is the largest of all European skate and rays (Superorder: Batoidea). It is found in coastal waters of the European continental shelf and slopes in the North-East (NE) Atlantic. With the 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species classification of ‘common skate’ as Critically Endangered, and the recognition in 2010 that this name masked two species (flapper skate and blue skate D. batis (Linnaeus, 1758)), and to better support conservation on this regional scale, the Flapper Skate Working Group (SWG) was formed. The SWG is a consortium of government, NGOs, sport-fishing associates and academics, including participants from the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. The purpose of the SWG is to consolidate relevant research, advocacy and policy expertize for the purpose of flapper skate conservation. The first SWG workshop took place in Belfast, November 2019, with discussions focussed on conservation in the NE Atlantic. Following two days of talks, workshops and discussions, we present the SWG's key recommendations for future collaborative conservation.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 104367 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Marine Policy |
Volume | 124 |
Early online date | 21 Dec 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This manuscript presents the findings of the first Flapper Skate Working Group 2019 held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as part of the SeaMonitor project. SeaMonitor is supported by the European Union’s INTERREG VA Programme (Environment Theme), managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Project ID IVA5060 . We want to acknowledge A. Hood, P. Wright and K. Armstrong for comments, suggestions and feedback on the manuscript.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 Elsevier Ltd
Copyright:
Copyright 2021 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
Keywords
- Common skate
- Conservation management
- Flapper skate
- IUCN red list
- Recommendation
- Regional conservation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Aquatic Science
- Environmental Science(all)
- Economics and Econometrics
- Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
- Law
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Regional Flapper Skate Working Group
Patrick Collins (Advisor)
2020 → 2023Activity: Consultancy types › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
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The Sea Deep Project
Heidi McIlvenny (Invited speaker)
27 Nov 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk