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Marine conservation zone 2013 designation: Swallow Sand

This offshore marine conservation zone was designated on 21 November 2013.

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Swallow Sand 2013 designation map

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Swallow Sand MCZ is an offshore site in the North Sea, located approximately 100 km from the Northumberland coast in the North East of England. It protects an area of about 4,746 km², making it the largest MCZ.

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Published 21 November 2013

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