Scotland’s marine environment is a shadow of its former glory. Industrial-scale exploitation over two centuries has damaged the marine web-of-life so that it can no longer replenish itself or support livelihoods.

A Scottish Marine Bill is a unique opportunity to stop the deterioration of Scottish seas.

To ensure that it is effective and has the environment at its heart, we are campaigning for a Marine Bill that includes:

Proper protection for Scotland’s marine wildlife		An effective new planning system for Scotland’s seas
A marine management organisation to take charge of planning, licensing and enforcement at sea		Clear targets to measure the recovery of our seas

It is vital that the Scottish Government works closely with the UK Government to ensure that a Scottish Marine Bill for Scottish waters complements the UK Marine Bill, which would deliver overarching UK policy.

Read our report calling for Nationally Important Marine Areas		Watch our film