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Marine Conservation Zones protect our diverse species and habitats in the “blue belt” around the English Coast.
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Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Bembridge, in the South East of England.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Allonby Bay, in the North West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Newquay and the Gannel, in the South West of England.
Charles Banner KC will serve a further six months
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds, in the East of England.
The framework under which the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and Defra operate.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Dover to Folkestone, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Yarmouth to Cowes, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Mounts Bay, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Albert Field, in South West England.
Population trends for UK bat species.
Trends of population indices for birds in the countries of the UK, containing results from the Breeding Bird Survey.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Beachy Head East, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Erme Estuary, in the South West of England.
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