South Dorset Marine Conservation Zone Designation Order 2013 (S.I. No. 20 of 2013). Country/Territory United Kingdom Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Coastal zone management Protected area Ecosystem preservation Marine protected areas Protection of habitats Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Order, made by the Secretary of State under sections 116(1), 117(1), (2) and (7), 118(1) and (6), and 123(1) of the the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 having regard to any obligations under EU or international law that relate to the conservation or improvement of the marine environment, designates the South Dorset Marine Conservation Zone. Objective of protection regards the broadscale marine habitat. The conservation objective of the Zone is that the habitats: (a) so far as already in favourable condition, remain in such condition; and (b) so far as not already in favourable condition, be brought into such condition, and remain in such condition. Protected features include subtidal mixed sediment. 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