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  • Marine Science Events Calendar

    09 Dec 2011

    A Marine Science Events Calendar has been developed by the Marine Biological Association.

  • Launch of Marine Planning Consultation at WCMP Conference 16 February 2011

    16 Feb 2011

    This year's conference saw the launch of the first public consultation on marine planning in Wales - Sustainable Development for Welsh Seas: Our approach to marine planning in Wales was launched at the Conference.

  • Marine Conservation Zones in Wales

    13 Sep 2010

    How the Marine Conservation Zone Project Wales will work? Welsh Assembly Government has established a Steering Group and a Technical Advisory Group. Welsh Assembly asked WCMP to set up a Stakeholder and Citizen Engagement Group (SCEG).

  • UK Marine Policy Statement

    10 Sep 2010

    UK Marine Policy Statement: A draft for Consultation is now published.

  • WCMP Conference 18 March 2009

    27 May 2010

    We will achieve our aims with the involvement with a broad range of stakeholders. They will be encouraged to contribute and to promote the work of the partnership.

  • The Marine and Coastal Access Act

    29 Jan 2010

    The Marine and Coastal Access Bill received Royal Assent on 12 November 2009. "This is the first time the UK has had such a coherent and coordinated approach to managing our seas," Environment Minister Jane Davidson said as the Marine and Coastal Access Bill was passed into law.

  • Pre-consultation on the draft Marine Policy Statement

    28 Jan 2010

    A discussion paper on the Marine Policy Statement (MPS) was launched on 12th March 2010 and can be accessed at http://new.wales.gov.uk/consultations/environmentandcountryside/premarinepolicy/?lang=en The MPS will be the first step in the new marine planning system to be introduced around the UK and will set out the policies that will help achieve sustainable development in the UK seas. It will provide the framework for preparing marine plans and taking decisions that affect the marine environment.