Marine Conservation Zones: Newquay and the Gannel
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Newquay and the Gannel, in the South West of England.
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This inshore Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) was announced on 17 January 2016.
Newquay and the Gannel MCZ is an inshore site on the north Cornwall coast in the south west of England. The site covers an area of 9 km² surrounding the beaches around Newquay.
The site boundary extends along the mean high water mark from Kelsey Head to Trevelgue Head at Porth Beach. The site includes the estuary area of the Gannel as far as the tidal limit.
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Last updated 18 January 2016 + show all updates
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Designation order added.
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First published.