Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) comprises two spatially separate sites in the south-east of England. They run parallel to the East Sussex coastline extending from Brighton to the Beachy Head Cliffs near Eastbourne and protects a total area of approximately 24 km2. The MCZ partially overlap with the Seven Sisters voluntary marine conservation area. These sites contain some of the best examples of chalk habitat in the south east region. The sites are known to support the rare short-snouted seahorse.
Sussex Wildlife Trust is concerned about the inadequate protection given to marine protected areas. They are launching a judicial review to try and prevent Brighton Marina from dumping dredged sediment in Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone.
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Our protected landscapes are under attack. If you feel strongly about protecting our marine habitats and are able to do so please donate to help Sussex Wildlife Trust take this legal action.
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