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Marine Conservation Zones: Axe Estuary

Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Axe Estuary, in the South West of England.

Documents

Axe Estuary MCZ: feature map

Axe Estuary MCZ: factsheet

Axe Estuary MCZ: 2019 designation order

Details

This inshore Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) was announced on 31 May 2019.

The Axe Estuary MCZ is an inshore site that covers an area of approximately 0.33 km². The site is within the Axe Estuary in Devon which runs from near Colyford to Axmouth and Seaton, opening up into Lyme Bay. The site is constrained by the boundaries of the estuary.

Published 31 May 2019