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The LINK Marine Group successfully campaigned for a Marine (Scotland) Act that includes important duties on Scottish Ministers to, amongst others, protect and where appropriate our Seas, develop a national marine plan that includes marine ecosystem objectives and develop a network ot Marine protected Areas. The Act received Royal Assent from Her Majesty the Queen on 10th March 2010, In order to properly protect Scotland’s marine wildlife, make our seas resilient to climate change and, appropriate, damaged areas, the Act must be The group continues to work hard to ensure effective implementation ot the Act itself and the secondary regulations that come from it.

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LINK’s Marine project is funded by the John Ellerman Foundation enabling employment of the Policy and Engagement Officer, Esther Brooker.

Contact details are firstname at scotlinkorg

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The LINK Marine Group successfully campaigned for a Marine (Scotland) Act that includes important duties on Scottish Ministers to, amongst others, protect and where appropriate our Seas, develop a national marine plan that includes marine ecosystem objectives and develop a network ot Marine protected Areas. The Act received Royal Assent from Her Majesty the Queen on 10th March 2010, In order to properly protect Scotland’s marine wildlife, make our seas resilient to climate change and, appropriate, damaged areas, the Act must be The group continues to work hard to ensure effective implementation ot the Act itself and the secondary regulations that come from it.

Funded by

LINK’s Marine project is funded by the John Ellerman Foundation enabling employment of the Policy and Engagement Officer, Esther Brooker.

Contact details are firstname at scotlinkorg

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Sustainable Scotland

Where Scotland’s nature, land and seascapes are healthy and resilient, able to support thriving communities and flourishing people.

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For the environment, nature, land and seascapes so they are able to support a prosperous future.

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Our People

Where Scotland’s nature, land and seascapes are healthy and resilient, able to support thriving communities and flourishing people.

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The LINK Marine Group successfully campaigned for a Marine (Scotland) Act that includes important duties on Scottish Ministers to, amongst others, protect and where appropriate our Seas, develop a national marine plan that includes marine ecosystem objectives and develop a network ot Marine protected Areas. The Act received Royal Assent from Her Majesty the Queen on 10th March 2010, In order to properly protect Scotland’s marine wildlife, make our seas resilient to climate change and, appropriate, damaged areas, the Act must be The group continues to work hard to ensure effective implementation ot the Act itself and the secondary regulations that come from it.

Funded by

LINK’s Marine project is funded by the John Ellerman Foundation enabling employment of the Policy and Engagement Officer, Esther Brooker.

Contact details are firstname at scotlinkorg

Copyright Lisa Webb Caption

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