Overfishing is as much a problem in the UK as it is anywhere else in the world. While many of the UK’s Overseas Territories enjoy world class marine protection under the Blue Belt Programme, the UK’s domestic waters are still badly over-exploited, with highly destructive fishing practices still taking place within almost all of the so-called marine protected areas (MPAs) around the UK coast. As the UK is no longer in the EU Common Fisheries Policy, the Government has the ability to stop overfishing throughout UK waters and ensure effective marine protection, allowing marine life to rebound, increasing carbon stores and supporting sustainable livelihoods but we need your support in Parliament to make this happen. This document sets out the major threats facing our ocean, the steps the UK has taken, the vital work which remains to be done, and the opportunities for action ahead. The time for action is now. We hope that you will support the work of Blue Marine Foundation and other conservation advocates in speaking up for marine protection in Parliament.