Marine Bill 'Can Strike Balance'
By Wendy Heller, July 14, 2008 @ 02:00 AM (EST)
Source: Bbc.co.uk
Energy investment in Scotland's seas can be balanced with protecting marine wildlife and seabirds, the Scottish Government has claimed.
The comments came as Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead launched a consultation on Scotland's Marine Bill.
Campaigners urged the government to use a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to protect the marine environment.
The bill has plans for a new marine planning system and a streamlined process to encourage renewable energy.
Environmental groups want the bill to include strong measures to protect seas around the country and the wildlife they contain...
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