The UK’s sea life needs your help. Our seas are home to an extraordinary range of wildlife, from dolphins and sharks to colourful corals. But this fragile environment has been damaged by decades of use and abuse. Less than 0.001% of our sea area is fully protected from fishing, dredging and all damaging activities. Out of sight and out of mind, our marine environment is suffering from serious neglect.
In 2005 - after years of lobbying by The Wildlife Trusts and others - the UK Government finally promised a Marine Bill to provide better protection for our seas and sea life. We’re still waiting for it.
BUT...in July 2007, new Prime Minister Gordon Brown failed to include the Marine Bill in his list of priorities for the coming year.
Now we want the Government to renew their commitment to our seas by including the Marine Bill in the Queen’s Speech in November.
We mustn’t let the Marine Bill drift away. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to save our seas.
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The Wildlife Trusts' Petition Fish to sign our petition and tell the Government you want a Marine Bill now!
Thanks for your support
Howard