Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government responsible for the integrated management of Scotland's seas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITiES

Work towards achieving good environmental status through our marine planning, licensing and other functions, to help ensure a healthy and sustainable environment

Promote sustainable economic growth from the marine renewables industry and other marine and maritime industries through integrated planning and, where appropriate, streamlined regulatory frameworks

Promote sustainable, profitable and well-managed fisheries and aquaculture industries in Scotland

Ensure sustainably-managed freshwater fish and fisheries resources

Ensure a sound evidence base to inform the development and delivery of marine policy, planning and services

Ensure effective compliance and enforcement arrangements

Continue to integrate our functions and resources, and to develop our organisational skills, competencies and capacity to ensure effective and efficient marine management arrangements in Scotland