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Marine Conservation Zones - FAQs

Posted by: Eloise Munday, Posted on: 21 November 2013 - Categories: Marine Conservation Zones

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 …

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Marine Conservation Zones video

Posted by: Eloise Munday, Posted on: 21 November 2013 - Categories: Love Sea Life, Marine Conservation Zones

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 …

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Marine Conservation Zones map

Posted by: Eloise Munday, Posted on: 21 November 2013 - Categories: Marine Conservation Zones

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 …

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New network to protect valuable marine life

Posted by: Eloise Munday, Posted on: 21 November 2013 - Categories: Marine Conservation Zones

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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