Can I omit "being" from this sentence? "noun + being + past participle"

".... Furthermore, a general lack of knowledge and insufficient care being taken when fish pens were initially constructed meant that pollution from excess feed and fish waste created huge barren underwater deserts. ...."

Hi guys!

In this sentence, I don't understand why the word, "being" is needed. I know the "being taken" is a past participle phrase that modifies "insufficient care". Can I omit "being" from this sentence? I have seen a lot more expression which is "noun + past participle" than "noun + being + past participle". Is the meaning of "being" for emphasizing the continuous state?

I am not a native and I'm learning English grammar. I'm so confused about this, please help me!

Thank you in advance!