The MCS (Marine Conservation Society) and BSAC are calling up British Scuba Divers to join the Battle for Britain’s seas. Join them for a march on Parliament to demand Marine Reserves Now within the Marine Act, which will be published in draft on 3rd April.

MCS, BSAC and public aquaria have collectively gathered over 100,000 signatures in support of a network of highly protected marine reserves, to be delivered to Environment Secretary, Hilary Benn outside the Houses of Parliament. We need YOUR support, so please register as a demonstrator today. Email Sandrac@bsac.com giving your name and contact details.

NB: Only the first 100 Divers will be able to take part in the march (on a first come first served basis). Please DO NOT simply turn up on the day without registering first.

More details:
Date: 3rd April
Assembly Time: 11:00am
Assembly Point: In front of County Hall (by London Aquarium)
What to bring: Mask & Snorkel. (optional: Diving suit, booties, fins, but NO Dive Knives, Tanks, or Weights).
NB: There will be no changing or storage facilities

A Marine Reserves Now! T-Shirt will be provided to participants.

The March will start at 12:15, to arrive at Old Palace Yard at 12:45. There will be a photocall with divers congregated outside the Houses of Parliament and presentation of the Marine Reserves Now! petition to the Environment secretary at 13:00.

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