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	Response to the Scottish Marine Bill consultation
	Dear Mr Salmond
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	I am very pleased that, thanks to the Scottish Government, a Scottish Marine Bill will soon be a reality. Scotland has a world-class marine environment, which has supported many livelihoods for centuries. In recent years, it has become clear that human activities are damaging the very fabric of marine life. We need decisive and visionary change to ensure that Scotland's seas remain healthy – providing a home for half of Scotland's wildlife, helping to mitigate climate change, providing us with food and energy and supporting our growing tourist industry. In response to the Government's consultation, I would like the Scottish Marine Bill to ensure that Scotland's seas are effectively protected. To do this, I believe that the Bill must result in: 1. Effective protection for our marine wildlife, including a robust network of marine protected areas for marine life important to Scotland, designated using scientific criteria alone. 2. A marine planning system founded on sustainable development principles to protect and restore Scotland’s marine environment, delivering enforceable local plans. 3. A Scottish Marine Management Organisation to ensure Scotland meets tough targets for the sustainable management and recovery of our seas, protects wildlife and resources for future generations and works closely with UK and other governments. I would like the Scottish Government to support these three key elements so that people in Scotland can have a Marine Bill they can be proud of. Furthermore, in order to secure effective protection of UK seas, I believe it is essential that the Scottish Government works together with those in Westminster and the other devolved administrations. I am replying as an individual and am happy for my response and name to be made public, but not my address.
	Yours sincerely
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