Poole Rocks Marine Conservation Zone Designation Order 2013 (S.I. No. 18 of 2013). Country/Territory United Kingdom Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Molluscs Ecosystem preservation Protected area Protection of habitats Marine protected areas Aquatic animals Coastal zone management Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract With this Order, the Secretary of State having regard to any obligations under EU or international law that relate to the conservation or improvement of the marine environment and in accordance with section 123(5) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, designates the Poole Rocks Marine Conservation Zone. Objective of protection regards the broadscale marine habitat and marine fauna. Protected features include subtidal mixed sediment and native oyster. Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Implements Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Cap. 23). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Coastal zone management, Land-use planning, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX