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This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Five additional features were added to four sites on 31 May 2019.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Two features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at North West of Lundy, in the South West of England.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2023.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Markham's Triangle, in the East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at North East of Haig Fras, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at South Rigg.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at West of Wight Barfleur.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Dart Estuary, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Studland Bay, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at South West Approaches to the Bristol Channel, in the South West of England.
Use Natural England’s advice packages to find out if your activity, proposal or area has a potential impact on MPAs and the species and habitats within them.
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Kentish Knock East, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Goodwin Sands, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Selsey Bill and the Hounds, in the South West of England.
Find the alternative feature, sub feature or supporting habitat name used in the marine site maps and the corresponding conservation advice package.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Inner Bank, in the South East of England.
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