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In 2021, Blue Marine Foundation released a vision for National Marine Parks in British Seas. The national vision was based on insights from supporting the evolution of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, and research into the existing range of coastal and marine designations relative to National Parks. It showcased ten potential locations to further the conversation about the potential for National Marine Parks in Britain.
31 August 2023
Underpinning any National Marine Park should be a common understanding of what the status means.
31 August 2023
‘Two things are characteristic of this age, and more particularly of this island. The conscious appreciation of natural beauty, and the rapidity with which natural beauty is being destroyed … This passion for natural beauty that consumes so many of us to-day, found recent expression … in the sphere of practical effort …’
30 June 2023
UK seagrass supports marine life, stores carbon, and protects coastlines, but a clear framework is needed to unlock its full ecological and climate potential.
30 June 2023
The ocean and its natural capital is under threat from multiple human pressures, from climate change to overfishing. There is no single solution, but technologies suitable for use within blue natural capital projects are emerging rapidly, as young entrepreneurs and investment crowds into the space.
14 June 2023
This is a short guide to the current process around new National Parks for Scotland. It sets out what a coastal and marine National Park could mean for your area in practice, and how communities can make the best case for one locally to promote nature and socio-economic recovery.
03 June 2023
The sturgeon has an ancient lineage; It has been swimming in rivers and seas since Jurassic times, 201-145 million years ago. For this reason, they are sometimes referred to as ‘living dinosaurs’. Yet few in Ireland have any living memory of the fish. This is a loss not only for the ecosystems upon which we depend but also for our culture and heritage.
19 May 2023
Sturgeons have been an important part of our freshwater, estuarine and marine environments for thousands of years.
02 May 2023
One of the critical, unsolved scientific questions of our time is how the ocean impacts climate change. The seascape is the ultimate sink for carbon emissions and, in a time of climate emergency, could be an immense ally in efforts to slow runaway planetary warming.
01 May 2023
The Trustees present their report and the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Blue Marine Foundation for the year ended 31 March 2023.
29 April 2023
With global targets to protect 30 per cent of the ocean by 2030 (a target Jersey is a signatory to via the UK), the MSP provides a unique opportunity to secure significant protection of Jersey’s marine environment.
23 April 2023
A review to understand the synergies between wind farm construction and biodiversity enhancement, to assess the opportunities for biodiversity recovery within offshore wind farms, and to identify best practices that can be implemented in future development of offshore wind farms.
17 April 2023
Welcome to Blue Marine’s March Newsletter, highlighting global policy wins, Solent habitat restoration, High Seas protection, tackling tuna overfishing, and a whale shark conservation campaign launching this spring.
30 March 2023
“This is a landmark decision for the management of the UK’s coastal waters. Sussex’s remarkable kelp forests will now have a chance to regenerate and provide a home for hundreds of species, creating an oasis of life off the coast, enhancing fisheries and sequestering carbon in our fight against climate change.” Sir David Attenborough, in response to the Sussex Nearshore Trawling Byelaw
22 March 2023
This BLUEprint provides guidance for groups and communities planning or developing a marine protected area (MPA) through a framework of questions. The guidance is supported by case studies drawn from projects where Blue Marine Foundation has had years of involvement. It is designed to be used by anyone championing the establishment of a new MPA or involved in its management and we hope it provides some useful insight to support long-term success.
02 March 2023
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