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Cumbria Wildlife Trust is delighted that the Marine and Coastal Access Bill achieved Royal Assent |
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The Marine and Coastal Access Act is a great watershed moment in UK marine conservation history. It will provide the legislative framework to protect the wealth of fabulous marine wildlife in the Cumbrian Irish Sea through the designation of Marine Conservation Zones.
Through the implementation of the Marine and Coastal Access Act we hope to achieve our vision for Living Seas for Cumbria - in which wildlife thrives from the depths of the oceans to the coastal shallows - for the Irish Sea, this will include our native species such as the cuttlefish, sea heart urchin and sea mouse and the highly productive Irish sea habitats that provide the food and shelter for our marine locals.
The Wildlife Trusts have campaigned hard for this legislation over the last decade. This is, however, when the job begins. We look forward to the work ahead, building partnerships to bring marine conservation zones and their management for our local wildlife to fruition.
Dr Kathryn Turner the North West Wildlife Trusts Irish sea Advocacy officer is delighted.
"This is really excellent news for for our local wildlife, from the mussels of Silloth to the sea squirts of the Albert dock , we believe that if opportunities are seized and radical changes are made that our vision for Living Seas in Cumbria can be achieved in the next 20 years. We have some really fabulous marine habitats and this is a great step forward in ensuring a vibrant future for them".
Download this leaflet to find out more about Marine Conservation Zones and how this helps the Wildlife Trusts' Living Seas.
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