This report provides guidance for advancing National Marine Parks (NMPs), based on Blue Marine’s NMP programme. It includes scoping in over ten locations across England, Wales, and Scotland, investment in Plymouth Sound NMP, and the establishment of a strategic working group. The report outlines “Ten Steps towards a National Marine Park” for local and national stakeholders, summarizing the 2022-23 work of the strategic group, including defining NMP purpose, objectives, and principles. It also includes a legal review of National Parks and advocacy opportunities identified by Blue Marine Foundation.
Impact Report 2025
Blue Marine drives global ocean recovery by advancing marine protection, restoring habitats, influencing policy, supporting communities and tackling overfishing, with measurable impact across 29 countries and 446,620 sq km of ocean.
27 February 2026