It will mean tighter controls over pollution and trawling in a bid to protect habitats and species.
, following concerns by fishers and some island communities.
"Today is a significant milestone for the UK as we ramp up action to recover our important marine ecosystems, and make sure species and habitats can thrive in healthy, diverse environments," Lord Benyon added. The protection of this site also benefits a number of shore birds - such as curlews and oystercatchers - that are attracted to the unique habitats, Defra said.It said North East of Farnes Deep's complex seabed habitat will benefit, with commercially important fish such as haddock, anglerfish and surmullet "better protected" due to the crucial spawning and nursery habitats the site provides.
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