We are proud to have been able to partner with Ocean Conservation Trust on their exciting Blue Meadows Project. The project aims to develop a winning formula for restoring our our ocean’s seagrass at scale – something which hasn’t yet been achieved.
Seagrass meadows are vital in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems. They are home to thousands of species, support the livelihoods of millions, provide over half of the oxygen we breath and absorb almost 1/3 of our global carbon emissions. But only 10% of UK seagrass meadows remain as they become victim to overfishing, global warming and changes in the acidity of our waters. ⠀ ⠀
The Blue Meadows Project plan:
– Protect 20% of the UK’s remaining meadows by building a strong social license to conserve seagrass sites.
– Restore what we’ve lost by developing a tissue culture and seed propagation process to mass plant seagrass.
– Use this as a blueprint to be shared and adapted by coastal communities across the world.
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