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Marine conservation zones: South Dorset

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

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Joint Nature Conservation Committee, and Natural England
• Published: 21 November 2013
• Last updated: 31 May 2019 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

South Dorset MCZ: 2019 feature map

PDF, 1.48 MB, 2 pages

South Dorset MCZ: factsheet

PDF, 3.8 MB, 5 pages

South Dorset 2013 designation map

PDF, 95.3 KB, 1 page

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Details

South Dorset MCZ lies mainly within the 12 nautical mile limit but a small part extends further seawards. It is located approximately 17.5 km south of St Alban’s (St Aldhelm’s) Head, to the south-east of Swanage. The site covers an area of approximately 193 km² making it one of the largest inshore MCZs.

January 2016: A new feature has been added to this site. This is because we have new evidence to support their designation.

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

Further information

• JNCC interactive map of zones
• South Dorset designation order
• South Dorset amended designation order (2016)
• South Dorset amended designation order (2019)

Published 21 November 2013
Last updated 31 May 2019 + show all updates

1. 31 May 2019

   Updated as another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.

2. 21 January 2016

   Added the amended designation order.

3. 21 November 2013

   First published.