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22,000 people give their Wave of Support for 41 proposed new Marine Conservation Zones.
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First wave of marine protection welcome
As the Government today confirms immediate designation of 27 Marine Conservation Zones, The Wildlife Trusts welcome this first step towards the creation of a network so absolutely vital to ensure…
Megafauna hotspots: the missing link in marine protection
New report highlights need to protect important places for dolphins, whales and basking sharks
Marine Protected Areas
Information on Marine Protected Areas MPA, Marine Conservation Zones MCZ and other protected areas in UK seas and waters. Protected areas in UK seas are an essential part of protecting marine wildlife and habitats.
Highly Protected Marine Areas
Highly Protected Marine Areas could be the gold standard of marine protection: the first of their kind in the UK.
The Wildlife Trusts back MPs' concerns over lack of marine protection
The Wildlife Trusts welcome today’s statement on Marine Conservation Zones by the Environmental Audit Committee and urge the government to press on with protecting these special places at sea
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Get an exclusive monthly newsletter packed with marine conservation news from around the world, exciting wildlife sightings and updates on Marine Conservation Zones.
Marine Volunteers
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The Cornwall Wildlife Trust marine team offer a range of volunteering opportunities around Cornwall, including citizen science projects and through the Your Shore Network; local marine and…
Highly Protected Marine Areas
A look at why we need Highly Protected Marine Areas, and how they differ from Marine Protected Areas.
Marine Protected Areas in Alderney
The Marine Protected Areas around Alderney
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Marine Protected Areas in England 2
Marine Protected Areas in England, including Marine Conservation Zones MCZs, safeguard special areas of the sea and offer our wildlife a chance to recover and thrive.