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Almost everyone in Britain has some experience of the sea. Some of us make a living there, perhaps fishing or working in the ports. Some of us study the incredible creatures that live beneath the waves. And for some of …
by Llucia Mascorda Cabre Devon Marine Team Cream teas, ancient ruins, and white beaches with surfers dotted along the horizon- these are most people’s impressions of Devon. But beyond the breath-taking coastline and out to sea, three areas of the …
Written by Miriam Lugg, Natural England Research Advisor It’s 4:30am in the morning, and the shout “on the bottom!” comes through to the lab from the deck. The Hamon grab, a mechanical contraption used to take samples from the sea floor, …
Defra has announced that we will be designating new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) to protect precious sea life and safeguard the marine environment. Here we answer some frequently asked questions: What is an MCZ? An MCZ is a designated zone …
We have put together a video highlighting some of the precious sea life that will be protected through Marine Conservation Zones. The UK has one of the world’s richest marine environments and these new sites will join over 500 marine …
We have announced 27 Marine Conservation Zones to safeguard a wide range of precious sea life. You can see where these zones are on the map below (please click to enlarge). We are planning two further phases over the next …
Coral reefs, jellyfish and seahorses are just some of the marine life that will be better protected following the creation of 27 new Marine Conservation Zones today. The UK has one of the world’s richest marine environments and these new …
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