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The marine environment and fisheries

Marine Environment

The Government’s vision for the marine environment is for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas. If we are to achieve this goal we must address issues such as the overexploitation of commercial fish stocks, the release of pollutants and the degradation of ecosystems through human activities, climate change and invasive species.

Fisheries

The Government aims to achieve a fishing sector that is sustainable, profitable and supports strong local communities, managed effectively as an integral part of coherent policies for the marine environment.

UK Marine Policy

To help to deliver the Government’s vision for the marine environment Defra is preparing a Marine Bill.

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