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Kelp: Conservation

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help protect kelp forests in UK waters.

answeredDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
5 Nov 2025
Target answer date
11 Nov 2025
Answer
11 Nov 2025 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 5 Nov 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help protect kelp forests in UK waters.

  2. 11 Nov 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 11 Nov 2025

    Answer published

    The UK recognises the important role that habitats such as kelp can play in preventing biodiversity loss, supporting healthy ecosystems and adaptation to climate change. In England, we have a comprehensive network of 181 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and ...

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