Natural England’s advice to Defra on proposed Marine Conservation Zones for designation in 2013 (MCZ027)

This report contains Natural England‟s formal advice to Defra on the 25 proposed Marine Conservation Zones1 (pMCZs) that Defra consulted upon in 2012/2013 in English inshore waters. This advice is the result of analysis of new evidence submitted through Defra‟s consultation process and evidence gathered and/or processed since July 2012. The advice is designed to enable Defra to make informed decisions about MCZ designation.