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Marine Conservation Zones: Devon Avon Estuary

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

Documents

Devon Avon Estuary MCZ: factsheet

Devon Avon Estuary MCZ: 2019 designation order

Details

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

The Devon Avon Estuary MCZ covers an area of 2 km² and is located on the south coast of Devon, in the Western Channel and Celtic Sea region. The site extends from the mouth of the estuary up to a tidal weir at Aveton Gifford.

Published 31 May 2019