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| header1 = Layer Info | | header1 = Layer Info | ||
| label2 = Category | data2 = | | label2 = Category | data2 = Governance | ||
| label3 = Editable | data3 = | | label3 = Editable | data3 = No | ||
| label4 = | | label4 = Data source | data4 = Marineregions.org | ||
| label5 = | | label5 = Area Size | data5 = 117946.70 km2 | ||
| header10 = Layer | | header10 = Utilizing Layer | ||
| data11 = [[(NS)EEZ|EEZ]] | | data11 = [[(NS)EEZ|EEZ]] | ||
| data12 = [[(NS)Territorial Water Lines|Territorial waters]] | |||
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===Country Profile=== | ===Country Profile=== | ||
Country | Country Red is part of the Colour Kingdom, which consists out of two separate countries each has its own prime-minister. Country Red | ||
has a population of about 62 million people, which makes it the third most populous island in the world. The country is highly democratic | has a population of about 62 million people, which makes it the third most populous island in the world. The country is highly democratic | ||
and has a long tradition in stakeholder participation. It has recently transferred the jurisdiction on Marine Spatial Planning from a | and has a long tradition in stakeholder participation. It has recently transferred the jurisdiction on Marine Spatial Planning from a | ||
local level to the national level. Now the government likes to have a marine spatial plan for the territorial waters and EEZ. | local level to the national level. Now the government likes to have a marine spatial plan for the territorial waters and EEZ. | ||
Country | Country Red attaches great value to sustainable energy like biomass, [[(NS)Wave Farms|wave]], [[(NS)Tidal Farms|tidal]] and [[(NS)Wind Farms|wind]] energy. The Red country is known for its | ||
unspoiled nature and clean technology and it has set itself a target to become the first country in the world to be completely CO2 neutral, | unspoiled nature and clean technology and it has set itself a target to become the first country in the world to be completely CO2 neutral, | ||
which is special because it has also large oil and gas reserves. The government has huge offshore wind energy ambition; 20 GW in 2020. | which is special because it has also large [[(NS)Fossil Fuel Availability|oil and gas reserves]]. The government has huge offshore wind energy ambition; 20 GW in 2020. | ||
Furthermore, the country has a couple of test sites for wave and tidal energy. | Furthermore, the country has a couple of test sites for wave and tidal energy. | ||
Fishery is a traditional sector, which takes place at the entire Sea of Colours. There are various important fishing grounds, nursery and | Fishery is a traditional sector, which takes place at the entire Sea of Colours. There are various important fishing grounds, nursery and | ||
spawning areas in the | spawning areas in the Red EEZ. These fishing grounds also attract many foreign fishing vessels; some foreign fishers fish under Red | ||
flag. The | flag. The Red country’s fishermen are highly concerned about their future, due to foreign competition and the fact that they have less | ||
and less fishing grounds because they are excluded in | and less fishing grounds because they are excluded in [[(NS)Protected Areas|MPAs]]. Although, they are still allowed to fish within wind farms this is not always | ||
possible due to the weather conditions. Aquaculture is an upcoming industry, especially in the northern part of the country. | possible due to the weather conditions. [[(NS)Aquaculture|Aquaculture]] is an upcoming industry, especially in the northern part of the country. | ||
The government also wants to promote tourism in country | The government also wants to promote tourism in country Red; tourism is a potential growth industry for the country as a whole. Especially, | ||
the southern sand beaches and the rough and rocky coastline in the north attract many visitors. More and more the historical relation | the southern sand beaches and the rough and rocky coastline in the north attract many visitors. More and more the historical relation | ||
with the sea is brought back to the political agenda, also to enhance economical development. Cultural heritage is highly important | with the sea is brought back to the political agenda, also to enhance economical development. Cultural heritage is highly important | ||
to the citizens of country | to the citizens of country Red. | ||
Country | Country Red has established a few marine protected areas in the past two decades. These MPAs are exclusive zones; compensation for | ||
loss of biodiversity is standard. Country | loss of biodiversity is standard. Country Red has also designated various [[(NS)Natura 2000|Natura 2000]] sites. The government has high ambitions with | ||
the implementation of the Sea of Colours Marine Strategy Framework Directive. The | the implementation of the Sea of Colours Marine Strategy Framework Directive. The Red country is proud of its world famous marine | ||
research institutes. | research institutes. | ||
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