WORLD OCEANS DAY

Early day motion 1730, tabled 9 June 2008 by Linda Gilroy (Labour). Signed by 60 members.

That this House notes that World Oceans Day took place on 8th June 2008; supports this year's theme of helping the climate by helping oceans; recognises the supreme importance of the oceans to wildlife, weather, business, travel, science, medicine, recreation, pleasure and culture; further recognises that Britain is an island nation which depends on the sea for trade; values the work undertaken by marine scientists in highlighting the link between the health of the oceans and climate change; welcomes the progress of the Climate Change Bill and Draft Marine Bill; and congratulates Conrad Humphreys' Blue Project website, which seeks to raise awareness of the importance of the oceans and climate change through marine sportsmen and women acting as champions and ambassadors for action.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 15, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Respect 1, UKIP 1.