A NETWORK to help protect Scotland's seas could provide economic benefits worth about £10 billion, according to a report published today.
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) would safeguard areas currently under threat, by mitigating against extreme weather impacts, boosting fisheries and securing Scotland's tourism appeal, the report said.
Commissioned by the marine taskforce of Scottish Environment Link, the forum for environmental groups, it comes as the Scottish Government is due to publish plans for a network of nature conservation MPAs.
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