A view of Holy Isle from Lamlash Bay, Scotland. It is dusk and the sky is a beautiful mix of blue and purply pink clouds. The colours are reflected in shallow rock pools in the foreground.

Scottish Manifesto

We’re calling on the next Scottish Government to take bold steps to protect Scotland’s seas.

Scotland is home to over 60% of the UK’s marine environment. With the right action, we can ensure our seas are healthy, productive, and a source of pride and prosperity for generations to come.

Our Manifesto for Scottish Seas is our blueprint to protect our precious marine environment over the next parliamentary term.

We're asking the next Scottish Government to:

  • Bring forward a new Water Bill for Scotland within 12 months of the election.
  • Speed up Scotland’s transition to a circular economy to tackle marine litter.
  • Implement robust measures to protect seabed habitats from damaging forms of fishing.
  • Introduce a holistic, ecosystem-based approach to marine planning.
  • Create Scottish Government-backed Blue Bonds to boost ocean regeneration and support the sustainable blue economy.
Berwickshire marine reserve

Berwickshire marine reserve  |  Image credit: Lawson Wood, Oceaneye Films

Read our Manifesto for Scottish Seas

For policymakers

Scottish Manifesto for policymakers