1. OCEANS ON THE EDGE 6 Conflict over the Firth of Clyde Starter: Watch this clip, which two groups have conflicting opinions, and why? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yObusUrNLHE Learning Objective: To be able to describe and explain the conflicting views of how a local-scale named marine ecosystem should be managed Key words: conflict managed commercial no-take zone

2. Lamlash Bay (Firth of Clyde) Lamlash bay is between the Isle of Arran and Holy Island Lamlash Bay

3. Scallop Fishing in Lamlash Bay Much of the Firth of Clyde has been over-fished, especially Lamlash bay where scallops thrive. Scallops are an expensive seafood delicacy Scallops are harvested using dredging machinery made of chains and rollers which scours the sea bed. Dredging has destroyed Maerl – an important nursery for cod, haddock and plaice

4. A solution Watch this clip about a solution to the problems caused by scallop harvesting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h- apwrdOkOM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h- apwrdOkOM

5. COAST was formed by _____ residents from the Isle of Arran when they noticed the damage done by harvesting _____. The _____ machinery was destroying the maerl on the sea _____, which is an important habitat for young _____, haddock and plaice. heavy local cod scallops bed Copy and complete the following (words below to help) COAST: Community of Arran Seabed Trust

6. Lamlash Bay No-take Zone Established by the Scottish government in 2008 All fishing in the area is banned Scientific tests will be carried out to monitor the seabed, to see if it can regenerate naturally

7. Looking at conflict At the bottom of page 110 (Purple book) are lots of views on the Lamlash Bay No-take zone Read them and complete the worksheet to show people’s opinions.

8. The future of the Firth of Clyde Many outsiders have moved to the area (for the sea views) – some would like to see the area free of commercial activities Local fishermen would rely on the Clyde for their livelihood. Some see laws like the no-take zone at Lamlash as a step in the wrong direction, what do you think?

9. Even bigger changes? The Firth of Clyde may become one of Scotland’s first Coastal and Marine Parks (CMP). The aim of CMPs is sustainable marine activities which bring income to local people but protect the environment. It would mean close monitoring of all commercial activities. The Scottish government wants more energy from renewable sources – major tidal and wind power projects could be built in the Firth of Clyde There will be more pressure to exploit oil and gas under the sea bed – this could cause more pollution

10. Study the picture above, explain one advantage this site brings for building wind power turbines (2 marks)

11. Getting a better mark 0 marks: State that they are in the sea 1 mark: State the advantage is ‘they are at sea and not on the land’ this reason only gains one mark as it does not explain why it is a good thing 2 marks: Explain that a marine site will not be too close to anyone’s home, unlike a land site 2 markers PEE 1)Make a point 2)Explain it

12. And finally... Who is going to be in the hot seat?