Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 88389
Kelp: Conservation
Tabled: 5 November 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025
Question
Josh Newbury
Labour — Cannock Chase
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.
Answer
Emma HardyThe 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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