The maps listed below are hosted on behalf of Defra in support of an ongoing review of shellfish waters designations in England. This review is being undertaken in order to maintain a broad match between designated shellfish waters and harvesting areas. Please note that these maps are for consultation purposes only and should not be used to determine the locations of existing shellfish waters. Further information on the Shellfish Waters Directive, including schedules detailing the locations of currently designated shellfish waters in England, can be found on the Defra website.

1. Proposed new Shellfish Waters

Thornham Harbour
Burnham Overy Creek
Morcambe Bay Leven
Outer Exe
Ravenglass
Wells Harbour

2. Proposed extensions to existing Shellfish Waters

Camel Estuary
Carrick Roads
Colne
Exe Estuary
Helford River
Morecambe Bay East
Roosebeck
Silloth
Walney South
Lynher
Salcombe

3. Proposed mergers of existing Shellfish Waters

Lymington and Sowley
Newtown Bank and Harbour

4. Potential de-designations of existing Shellfish Waters

Blyth
Humber
Weymouth Bay
Tamar