Lord Duncan currently serves as Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords. He brings with him a wide range of experience having previously served as Minister for Climate Change in the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Before joining the House of Lords, Lord Duncan was a member of the European Parliament. There, he served on the Environment & Public Health (ENVI) Committee, the Industry, Research & Energy (ITRE) Committee, and the Fisheries (PECH) Committee. Within the Conservative Group Lord Duncan was also spokesman on Energy & Climate Change, and Fisheries. Prior to life in politics, Lord Duncan held a number of high profile public affairs positions in Scotland, including Secretary of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation.

Ruth Edwards is the Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe and was previously the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Scotland.

Ruth is passionate about the environment and has campaigned at length to better protect our domestic waters and advocate for the creation of a global ocean treaty. Ruth also co-chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Geographically Protected Foods.

Nusrat Ghani is the Member of Parliament for Wealden. She has held a wide range of roles including Minister for Maritime in the Department for Transport.

Nusrat sits on the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee, where she scrutinises the Government's response to Covid-19, UK supply chains, private sector competition, industrial strategy and COP26. She is also a member of Nato’s Science and Technology Committee. Within her constituency, Nusrat is a Trustee of The Seafarers’ Charity and Honorary Vice President of the Dorset Arms Angling Club.

Nicola Richards MP is the Member of Parliament for West Bromwhich East and was Private Parliamentary Secretary in the Department of Transport and has been a staunch advocate for equality.

Nicola is passionate about protecting our environment and waterways. Nicola is also a champion of Levelling Up areas such as the Midlands. She has had a successful career in comms and has held positions working with The Jewish Leadership Council and the Holocaust Educational Trust.

Sally-Ann Hart is the Member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye.

Sally-Ann Chairs the Ocean All-Party Parliamentary Group which aims to support and promote ocean research and awareness, and to develop a greater understanding of the ocean and its role in tackling challenges such as climate change.

Caroline Dinenage, Baroness Lancaster of Kimbolton is the Member of Parliament for Gosport.

Caroline was elected in 2010 and has served as a government Minister in the Justice Department, and Education Minister, delivering 30 hours of free child care for 3 and 4-year-olds. Caroline was also Minister of State for Care and helped take through some ground-breaking legislation and work through Parliament that has been welcomed by pressure groups and charities across the UK.

Mims Davies is the Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex. Mims is passionate about protecting our environment and tackling climate change.

"I know how important protecting our ocean is to so many constituents, having spoken with them on a range of approaches we can take. Our shared ocean is a vital resource and provides habitat to precious marine life, as well as supporting the livelihoods of one in every ten people worldwide."

Tim Loughton is the Member of Parliament for East Worthing and Shoreham and has held a variety of roles including Shadow Minister for Environment.

In his local area, Tim played a key role in protecting 300 square kilometres of seabed from trawling off the Sussex coast - a measure which will allow essential habitats, such as kelp forests, to regenerate.

Selaine Saxby is the Member of Parliament for North Devon and was elected in 2019 and also serves as a councillor at Local Government level.

Selaine has been an advocate for the ocean and led on campaigns in Westminster and at constituency level too.

Simon Jupp is the Member of Parliament for East Devon and was elected in 2019. Simon has been an advocate for Levelling Up Coastal Communities and for ocean conservation.

Before entering Parliament, Simon had a successful career in communications in political and international relations, including advising former Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.

Anthony Mangnall is the Member of Parliament for Totnes. Elected in 2019, Anthony has served on several Select Committees, including on the International Trade Select Committee in Parliament. He is also a strong advocate for local fishermen and the Totnes Fisheries and those on the River Dart.

Caroline Ansell is the Member of Parliament for Eastbourne. Caroline was elected in 2019.

Caroline first served as a councillor at Local Government level before becoming an MP and brings her experience as a coastal politician to Conservative Friends of the Ocean. Caroline was the first woman to be elected to represent her constituency in Parliament.

Elliott Colburn is the Member of Parliament for Carlshalton and Wallinton. Elliott was elected in 2019 and has served in Local Government as a councillor.

He currently sits on several Parliamentary Committees including the Women’s and Equalities committee and Petitions Committee.

Alicia Kearns is the Member of Parliament for Rutland and Melton. Alicia was elected in 2019 and has been a member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee since March 2020.

Alicia is also on the steering committee of the China Research Group. On 12 October 2022, Alicia was elected as Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, utilising her expertise in both Parliament and her former roles working for the Ministry of Defence.

Rebecca Pow is the Member of Parliament for Taunton Deane and was elected in 2015.

Rebecca has served as a DEFRA minister, leading on parts on the historic Environment Bill, which passed through the House and into law in 2021. Rebecca’s knowledge and experience as a government minister, and of fighting for better protections for our oceans on the world stage, will be an invaluable addition to our team.

Steve Double is the Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay. A Cornish MP, elected to Parliament in 2015. Steve represents the home of British Surfing, Fistral Beach in his constituency and covers both the southern and northern coastlines of Cornwall.

Steve has led many campaigns to help clean up our oceans and coastlines and has served as a DEFRA minister and since October 2022, serves as the Lord Commissioner of the Treasury.