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Marine law and policy

Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

On the 12 November 2009, along with other environmental organisations, we celebrated the UK Marine and Coastal Access Bill finally receiving Royal Assent and becoming law. More...

Common seals hauled out on rocks

Marine Protected Areas for the UK

The UK Government aims to establish a coherent network of marine protected areas for UK waters by 2012. More...

RSPB Troup Head nature reserve

Marine planning

We believe that a co-ordinated planning regime is needed for our increasingly busy sea. More...

Roseate tern in flight

Review of marine environmental indicators

We commissioned a review of the marine environmental indicators reporting on the biodiversity aspects of ecosystem health. More...

Kittiwakes on nest, Dunbar, Scotland

Safeguard our sea life

New marine legislation is just the first stage in delivering better protection for marine wildlife and seabirds. Join our campaign to help safeguard our sea life. More...

Puffin with sandeels in beak

What can I do?

Our precious seas are dying from neglect. Getting the legislation is just the first stage in delivering better protection for marine wildlife and seabirds. Your support today will help safeguard our sea life.