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Highly Protected Marine Areas Designation

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is designating Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) as part of the UK's commitment to the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement and the 30by30 target (30% marine protection by 2030). The government is considering expanding HPMA coverage to 10% of UK waters and using the Marine Recovery Fund to support new designations.

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5 Jul 2023 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Highly Protected Marine Areas

UIN: HCWS913 Three Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in English waters - North East of Farnes Deep, Allonby Bay and Dolphin Head are formally designated from today, after Lord Benyon signed the designation orders for these sites on 14th June …

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