All the latest Marine news, including the 'Marine and Coastal Access Biil' and how it became an Act.

The Marine and Coastal Access Act

• November 2009 - The Bill becomes an Act!

• June 2009 - The Marine and Coastal Access Bill reaches another milestone

• May 2009 - Lobbyists seek to turn the tide on future of Marine Bill

• December 2008 - Inclusion in the Queen's speech

• November 2008 - Don't Drop the Marine Bill, Mr Brown

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Corkwing wrasse by Robert Bailey