Dr Lindsay Seiderer and Daniel Brutto attended the Marine and Coastal Access Bill:  Implementation of Licensing and Enforcement stakeholder forum held by Defra on 9th September. MESL saw the meeting as an opportunity to ensure that a marine ecological consultancy is involved in shaping the future marine licensing process. This will enable us to help maximise potential gains for both our clients and the marine environment. Attending this forum will also ensure that we maintain our customary levels of expertise and remain at the cutting edge of developments as the marine sector continues its rapid evolution in anticipation of the forthcoming Marine and Coastal Access Bill.