Sustainable Seas For All - A consultation on Scotland's first marine bill was launched by Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, on July 14, 2008 during a visit to Storehouse of Foulis, north of Inverness. The consultation period for Scotland's first marine bill closed on October 6, 2008.
Scotland's marine area is of great environmental, social and economic value both nationally and internationally. The Scottish Government is committed to the sustainable use and protection of this important marine resource, and the Scottish Marine Bill consultation offered a historic opportunity for people and organisations with an interest in marine issues to come together to help shape the future management of Scotland's marine environment.