Seagrass Conservation
Our charity, the Ocean Conservation Trust, is delivering ground-breaking work protecting and restoring vital Ocean habitats. Over the past decade, the focus has been on seagrasses, as they are one of the most valuable and biodiverse habitats on the planet.
Seagrass – The plant that keeps on giving
Seagrass is one of the few habitats that provide multiple benefits to both people and the environment. It’s a haven for biodiversity, a carbon store for the future, a natural defence for our coastline and contributes to the cultural and recreational identity of local communities.
However, since the 1930’s up to 90% of seagrass beds have been lost, largely through physical disturbance, pollution and disease. When seagrass meadows are damaged or degraded, the benefits they provide to people and the planet are lost.
Blue Meadows Programme
That is why we have launched our Blue Meadows programme, which is a holistic approach to seagrass protection, regeneration and restoration at scale. Over the next 10 years, we are aiming to protect 10% of all UK seagrass meadows and restore 50 hectares of seagrass. Our Blue Meadows platform is also used as a valuable tool to engage with communities and stakeholders.
The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is the UK’s National Aquarium, located in Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth. We are proudly the home of the Ocean Conservation Trust, a charity dedicated to connecting people with the Ocean.
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