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This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. One additional feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Selsey Bill and the Hounds, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at South of Celtic Deep, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Wyre-Lune, in the North West of England.
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
Enabling safe and sustainable marine economies across Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at West of Walney, in the North West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at The Swale Estuary, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Studland Bay, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Runswick Bay, in the North East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Runnel Stone, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Holderness Offshore, in the East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Hartland Point to Tintagel, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Fulmar, in the North West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Allonby Bay, in the North West of England.
This offshore marine conservation zone was designated on 21 November 2013. Two need features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Five additional features were added to four sites on 31 May 2019.
This offshore marine conservation zone was designated on 21 November 2013. Three more features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Western Channel, in the South West of England.
Map showing the East Inshore and East Offshore marine plan areas.
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