The second tranche of MCZs was announced by DEFRA on Sunday, 17th January including Coquet to St Mary’s in the NIFCA district. Information from DEFRA regarding MCZs can be found HERE and a link to all designated MCZs can be found HERE. DEFRA’s latest press release about this can be found HERE
The designation order, maps and factsheet for Coquet to St Mary’s can be found HERE
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