Skomer Marine Conservation Zone

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Skomer Marine Conservation Zone is a protected marine area off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales, renowned for its rich underwater habitats and diverse marine wildlife surrounding Skomer Island.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf marine conservation zone
marine protected area
country United Kingdom
designation Marine Conservation Zone
knownFor high marine biodiversity
popular scuba diving site
rich underwater habitats
seabird colonies nearby
locatedIn Pembrokeshire
Wales
locatedInBodyOfWater Celtic Sea
managingOrganisation Natural Resources Wales
near Marloes Peninsula
notableSpecies Atlantic grey seal
anemones
bottlenose dolphin
conger eel
crustaceans
guillemot
harbour porpoise
jellyfish
manx shearwater
nudibranchs
pink sea fan
pollack
puffin
razorbill
sea squirts
sea urchins
spiny lobster
sponges
starfish
wrasse
partOf network of Welsh marine protected areas
previousDesignation Marine Nature Reserve
protects biodiversity
kelp forests
marine habitats
reef habitats
rocky reefs
sand and gravel habitats
seabed communities
seagrass beds
purpose conservation of marine ecosystems
protection of vulnerable species
regulates anchoring
fishing activities
recreational diving
surrounds Skomer Island

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Skomer Island partOf Skomer Marine Conservation Zone
Martin’s Haven accessTo Skomer Marine Conservation Zone
Marine Conservation Zone (surrounding waters) adjacentTo Skomer Marine Nature Reserve (former designation)
linked to: Skomer Marine Conservation Zone