It is critical that the use of marine resources is sustainably governed through marine spatial planning and prioritisation. However, changes to the use of marine space will lead to direct consequences, including the displacement or reduction of activities, on certain marine industries and it is important that these affected industries are supported. (Conclusion, Paragraph 40)

It is critical that the use of marine resources is sustainably governed through marine spatial planning and prioritisation. However, changes to the use of marine space will lead to direct consequences, including the displacement or reduction of activities, on certain marine industries and it is important that these affected industries are supported. (Conclusion, Paragraph 40) Type: conclusion | Number: 10 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: Defra acknowledges that changes in how the sea is used is having an impact on a range of sectors and on nature. On 20 June 2025 Defra, the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland, the Scottish Government and Welsh Government published a consultation seeking views on