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Government marks World Ocean Day with marine commitments

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 8 June 2021 - Categories: marine
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In today's blog we look at the government's marine commitments as the UK advances its role as a global leader in marine protection.

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Next phase of Government’s ambitious Blue Belt underway with MMO consultation launch

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 2 February 2021 - Categories: marine

In today's blog we look at coverage of the Marine Management Organisation's formal consultation seeking views on proposals to manage activity in four of England’s offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

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Defra responds to Marine Conservation Society report on bottom trawling in MPAs

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 6 January 2021 - Categories: marine

In today's blog we look at coverage of the Marine Conservation Society's report on the impact of bottom trawling on Marine Protected Areas.

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World Oceans Day and Minister Eustice at the Royal Cornwall Show - Friday 8 June

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 8 June 2018 - Categories: Weekly stories
Hermit crab amongst blue mussell beds

World Oceans Day coverage of our Marine Conservation Zones announcement, Environment Agency work around plastic pollution and Minister Eustice's visit to the Royal Cornwall Show.

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