New Highly Protected Marine Areas come into force

James Murray
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New Highly Protected Marine Areas come into force

Allonby Bay, North East of Farnes Deep, and Dolphin Head officially granted highest level of protection for marine habitats and species 

The government has today taken a significant step towards its goal of ensuring 30 per cent of UK land and seas are protected for nature, after three new offshore zones were officially designated as Highly...

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