10th November 2000
Jersey coast is designated a Ramsar wetland
Ramsar wetlands enjoy protected status, in line with the Convention on Wetlands, better known as the Ramsar Convention. The convention was established in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971 and came into force in 1975.
Jersey’s south east coast was designated because of its important reefs, shingle shores and lagoons. With a rich biodiversity, it is home to waders and wildfowl, and the Violet Bank that sits within it is one of the largest igneous intertidal reef sites in Europe.
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Other events that occured in November
Emeraude Ferries rescue attempt falters
- A rescue plan for Emeraude Ferries was closely scrutinised when the Jersey to St Malo service rang into difficulties.
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Drunk woman is banished from Jersey
- A drunk woman was sentenced to prison with hard labour, followed by banishment from Jersey for at least five years.
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Men receive five-year sentence for stealing apples and jam
- Three men were sentenced to five years in prison for stealing apples and jam from a house in St Helier.
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The States makes it illegal for anyone in Jersey to own a nuclear weapon
- A law passed by the States makes it illegal for anyone in Jersey to possess a nuclear weapon unless they genuinely didn't realise what it was.
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