OSPAR request for review of the revised nomination proforma for the ‘North Atlantic current and Evlanov seabasin’ MPA in the OSPAR Maritime Area Item

ICES has reviewed the revised nomination proforma for the North Atlantic Current and Evlanov Seamount Marine Protected Area (NACES MPA) and is satisfied that the issues identified in OSPAR’s request are sufficiently described for the MPA to fulfil the criteria for designation set out in Appendix 1 of OSPAR Agreement 2003-17 (OSPAR, 2003).

ICES is also satisfied that the scientific case presented in revised nomination proforma for including the proposed additional features in the scope of the NACES MPA is sound.