We aim to ensure that the UK Marine Bill establishes an ecologically coherent network of Highly Protected Marine Reserves covering at least 30% of UK seas out to 200 nautical miles.

1. 30% of UK seas should be come Highly Protected Marine Reserves.
2. For more details see www.marinereserves.org.uk

The Government have announced their intention to publish a draft Marine Bill, around the end of March, with a view to putting it before parliament in the autumn. This bill provides a golden opportunity to protect UK seas before it is too late and the draft Bill is likely to include some measures to protect the marine environment. However, all the indications are that the proposed measures are likely to be far more limited than most experts believe are necessary.