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Skomer Marine Conservation Zone

1990 establishments in WalesMarine reserves of WalesNational nature reserves in WalesPembrokeshire geography stubsProtected areas established in 1990
Marloes peninsula, Pembrokeshire coast, Wales, UK
Marloes peninsula, Pembrokeshire coast, Wales, UK

Skomer Marine Conservation Zone is an underwater marine nature reserve located off the coast of Pembrokeshire in Wales. The nature reserve completely surrounds the islands of Skomer and Middleholm, and encompasses the mainland coastline around the end of the Marloes peninsula, including the small bay of Martin's Haven. The sea bed and rocky shelves of the island are teeming with life. Common eelgrass, Zostera marina, one of the very few plants that flower underwater, grows on beds of sand and gravel in sheltered waters and its long, grass-like leaves form underwater lawns that provide food and shelter for other plants and animals. Species of lobsters, crabs and other crustaceans abound, and grey seals give birth on the coast in October and November.

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N 51.732 ° E -5.276 °
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, Marloes and St. Brides
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Marloes peninsula, Pembrokeshire coast, Wales, UK
Marloes peninsula, Pembrokeshire coast, Wales, UK
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