Many of you have written in to us regarding the upcoming Marine Bill. Glenda was delighted to attend the Petition Fish Reception on Wednesday 10th October in the House of Commons where the Wildlife Trusts - along with representatives from the individual Wildlife Trusts - showcased the fish with tens of thousands of signed scales from around the UK.  At the event, The Wildlife Trusts launched their report Marine Reserves: TLC for our seas and sea life and increased awareness about the problems facing marine fish in seas around the UK.

One attendee commented - "I was encouraged to see the strength of public support for a Marine Bill which The Wildlife Trusts have gathered with their Petition Fish...We have extraordinarily rich seas around the UK.  They are home to more than 44,000 plants and animal species, from intricate corals and seahorses to seals and dolphins.  Our seas also play a critical role in regulating our climate. When healthy, they soak up vast amounts of carbon dioxide and release oxygen for us to breath".  This has particuar poignancy with regards to the upcoming Climate Change Bill.

Michael Allen, chairman of The Wildlife Trusts, said: "We have been delighted with the tens of thousands of signatures that Wildlife Trusts from around the Uk have gathered for our Petition Fish. It shows there is public support for protecting our marine environment".  Glenda, pictured above with Carlo Laurenzi, the Chief Executive of the London Wildlife Trust, continues to do all she can to campaign for climate change.

For the full Wildlife Trusts' report, visit www.wildlifetrusts.org.