| Title | Marine Conservation Zones Designation: Explanatory Note | 
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| Author | Defra | 
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| Topic | Marine Protected Areas | 
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| Year of Completion | Complete November 2013. | 
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| Status | Complete. | 
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| Region | UK | 
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| Abstract | This document provides an explanation of Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ)  designation orders, the process for changing the general management approach for MCZs and Defra's expectations around MCZ management and monitoring. | 
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| How to Access | Download at https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/259972/pb14078-mcz-explanatory-note.pdf. | 
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| data holder | Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs | 
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