Marine
The marine environment around England is extremely rich and diverse. England’s seas contain amazing underwater landscapes and over 10,000 species, including many of national and European importance.
Natural England works to ensure that our marine environment is
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.better understood, valued and protected.
Natural England's work in the marine environment:
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(7 June 2013) The tide is turning for protection of the fascinating marine environment in British waters and there’s never been a more exciting time in marine conservation terms. Tomorrow (8 June) is World Oceans Day 2013 and Natural England’s Dr Jen Ashworth looks forward to the changes ahead in how we look after our marine environment.
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Speech marks fresh approach to shellfish industry
(28 May 2013) Natural England Marine Director signals a new approach to the shellfishing industry in a speech delivered to the most important industry gathering last week.
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(1 March 2013) The mud and sand sediments that form in coastal and intertidal areas provide a crucial environment for a wide range of marine species and habitats, but whether these naturally dynamic environments recover from disturbance is not well understood.
