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Plans for network of 'nature reserves' postponed

The Cumbria Wildlife Trust has warned that postponing plans to create a network of "nature reserves" off the coast of Cumbria will leave the Irish Sea open to an environmental disaster.

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DEFRA: we're doing 'more than ever' to protect our seas

The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs has said it is doing more than ever to protect our seas.

The statement comes in response to a warning form the Cumbria Wild Life Trust that postponing plans to create a network of "nature reserves" off the coast of Cumbria will leave the Irish Sea open to an environmental disaster.

"We're doing more than ever to protect our seas, preserving incredibly underwater landscapes and helping our sea life flourish.

"We've already created 27 Marine Conservation Zones and a quarter of English inshore waters are in protected areas.

"It is important we secure the future of our coastal communities as part of our long term economic plan. We want to support these communities while protecting our marine life."

– George Eustice, Marine Environment Minsiter
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Plans for network of 'nature reserves' postponed

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