The Cornwall carries a 4.5 inch MK8 gun, Goal Keeper CIWS close in weapon systems, Sea Wolf anti-missile system, Harpoon missile launchers, two 20mm close range guns, Lynx MK8 helicopter armament, anti-ship missiles, and one of the most sophisticated command and control communications systems on water.

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The area supports important habitats for many species, notably various waterfowls, brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis), loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) and red wolf (Canis rufus).

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Also attending will be Jim Crumley, author of The Last Wolf, and Roy Dennis who has had lead roles in the reintroduction of ospreys, sea eagles and red kites.

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