Environmental organisations have launched a campaign “encouraging Bermuda residents to write to their elected representatives in support of stronger ocean protection.” A spokesperson said, “To mark World Marine Protected Areas [MPA] Day on August 1st, the Bermuda National Trust, Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Nonsuch Expeditions, through the OurOcean campaign, are proud to launch a joint campaign encouraging Bermuda residents to write to their elected representatives in support of stronger ocean protection. A representative of the Bermuda National Trust said: “Bermuda’s ocean is central to our identity, heritage and quality of life. This Write Your MP campaign gives residents a simple way to show their support for moving that work forward.” Bermuda has the science, the public support and the opportunity to be among them.