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Marine conservation zones: Medway Estuary

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

Applies to England

Documents

Medway Estuary MCZ: 2019 feature map

Medway Estuary MCZ: factsheet

Medway Estuary 2013 designation map

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Details

Medway Estuary MCZ is an inshore site located on the Kent coast. It encompasses the Medway Estuary from Rochester down to its mouth, and extends seaward to include an area between Sheerness and the Isle of Grain. A total area of 60 km2 is protected.

May 2019: One new feature has been added to this site. This is because we have new evidence to support their designation.

Further information

Published 21 November 2013
Last updated 31 May 2019 + show all updates
  1. Updated as another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.

  2. First published.