Finding Sanctuary worked with stakeholders to design Marine Conservation Zones in the seas around south-west England as part of a wider network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The goal of the MPA network was to safeguard our region's undersea habitats and marine life, and to help ensure the long-term sustainability of marine resources in the region.
VIEW THE MOST UP TO DATE MAPS OF THE CURRENT NETWORK
As of the 31st October 2011 the Finding Sanctuary project completed its work. For further information about the project please see the following:
1. Sign up to the MCZ project newsletter for updates
http://jncc.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=205a2a3660eb825f6170957cf&id=2eb0f14994
2. Send an e-mail to the MCZ project:
mczproject@jncc.gov.uk
3. The Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Project's interactive map:
4. Read more about the MCZ Project process:
a) Defra (Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/marine/protect/mcz/
b)Statutory Nature Conservation bodies
- Natural England (England's inshore 0-12 nautical miles):
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/marine/protectandmanage/mpa/mcz/default.aspx
- The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (UK offshore 12-200 nautical miles):
Where can I find what I need?
- The Finding Sanctuary final recommendations report and summary report are now available for download in the resources section.
- For all other past progress reports and meeting reports please visit the Resources section of our website.
- Who was your representative? Visit the Steering Group section.
- Read our Third Progress Report here and download our Third Progress Report Summary here.
- For a quick introduction to Finding Sanctuary and to find out about how Marine Conservation Zone recommendations were made download our Short Guide to Finding Sanctuary.
- Information on how decisions were made and how we have engaged with our stakeholders can be found here.
- Our short Finding Sanctuary film offers you another way to learn about the project and to meet some of the stakeholders that were involved.
- Download a Project timeline and meetings calendar.
- To find out more about Finding Sanctuary Marine Conservation Zones read on in the About Us section.
