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Marine conservation zones: Torbay

This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Two features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.

Applies to England

Documents

Torbay MCZ: 2019 feature map

Torbay MCZ: factsheet

Torbay 2013 designation map

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Details

Torbay MCZ is an inshore site located in the south west of the UK. The site covers an area of coastline in South Devon between Oddicombe Beach and Sharkham Point, protecting a total area of approximately 20 km2. Beginning at the coastline, the boundary extends between 1 to 2.5km out to sea and includes Hope’s Nose near Torquay and Berry Head near Brixham.

January 2016: A new feature has been added to this site. This is because we have new evidence to support their designation.

May 2019: Two new features have been added to this site. This is because we have new evidence to support their designation.

Further information

Updates to this page

Published 21 November 2013
Last updated 31 May 2019 + show all updates
  1. Updated as 2 features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.

  2. Added the amended designation order.

  3. First published.

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