Polling by Survation reveals that nearly two-thirds of Scots support establishing a Coastal and Marine National Park in Scotland, with 33% strongly and another 30% somewhat in favour. The Blue Marine Foundation, through Scotland project manager Joe Richards, strongly endorses this initiative, arguing it would bring economic, environmental, and visitor-management benefits to coastal communities and iconic marine landscapes. The charity emphasizes that with the government already pledging at least one new national park by the next Scottish election, now is the time to collaborate with communities to make this vision a reality.

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