In 2003, the first statutory No Take Zone (NTZ) for marine nature conservation in the UK was set up in the waters to the east of Lundy island. In 2008, this was declared as having been successful in several ways including the increasing size and number of lobsters within the reserve, and potential benefits for other marine wildlife. However, the no take zone has received a mixed reaction from local fishermen.
in 2003, the fiRsT sTaTutOry no takE zoNe (nTz) For maRiNe nAture CoNserVatIoN iN The uk wAs set UP in The waTeRs To the eAsT of lunDy islaNd. In 2008, ThIs waS Declared as HAVing beEn suCceSsFul In seveRal wayS inCluDing The increaSiNG sIZE and numbEr oF lOBsters within tHE ResErVe, and potEntiAl bENefits foR othEr MarINe wiLdLIFe. HOWever, the no tAkE zone hAs rECEiVed a miXed rEactIon frOm lOCal FiShermeN.