Swanpool western side (Credit Natural England)
The area is actually a lagoon which has formed behind a bar of sand and shingle on the coast of Falmouth.
Trembling sea mat lives here.
Swanpool recommended MCZ is the only known regional location of a filter feeding bryozoan called the trembling sea mat which is a feature of conservation importance (FOCI) species.
The area is actually a lagoon that has formed behind a bar of sand and shingle on the coast of Falmouth. Fed by two freshwater streams, the lagoon is home to the only naturally occurring population of the trembling sea mat in English waters. This species is extremely vulnerable; any change in the lagoon could threaten its existence here.
This recommended Marine Conservation Zone is ON HOLD at the moment as it was recommended as a Reference Area.
This site was recommended as a Reference Area (a highly protected Marine Conservation Zone). These sites are now on hold as Defra are reviewing their designation. The Wildlife Trusts will be inputting into this review.
Other nearby MCZs
Location map
Swanpool recommended MCZ is located in the map below.
Contains UKHO Law of the Sea data. Crown copyright and database right and contains Ordnance Survey Data Crown copyright and database 2012
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