We Are Ocean: Accelerating Ocean Literacy
We are delighted that the fantastic Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation have funded and produced a short new film, highlighting the work of We Are Ocean and reflecting on the importance of Ocean Literacy....
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England’s largest seagrass planting programme is underway in the Solent
Work on England’s largest seagrass planting effort has been taking place in the Solent this week! A total of 20,000 seagrass seed bags have been packed and are being planted into the seabed. By the...
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Inspiring young people to make connections with the National Marine Park
Inspiring young people to make connections with the National Marine Park Last month we were joined by 71 enthusiastic 16-25 year olds and budding Ocean Conservationists for our fully funded three-day...
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Our CEO’s thoughts on the National Marine Park Activity Launch Weekend
Over the first weekend of April, we were delighted to welcome thousands of people through the doors of our Aquarium for free (for the first time ever), for the launch of the UK’s first National Marine...
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The story so far in England’s largest seagrass planting effort
As we hit the halfway mark in the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES Project, which aims to restore eight hectares of lost seagrass meadows, we thought we would take a look back at what happened in the project...
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Experiments at the COAST laboratory will aid in the restoration of seagrass...
We have joined forces with another leading marine organisation to enhance seagrass restoration in the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. We are delighted to have partnered with the University of...
View ArticleYoung people engage with the UK’s first National Marine Park
Throughout 2021, we worked hard to engage 16-25 year old’s with the UK’s first National Marine Park. We ran three fully funded Meet the Marine Park experiences, each 3 days long and jam-packed with...
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The launch of our new 700 hectare seagrass protection project
We have just launched ‘Blue Meadows,’ our biggest and most ambitious seagrass project yet, that will deliver a holistic approach to seagrass protection, regeneration and restoration. This is vitally...
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Our first protection and regeneration site – Falmouth
Blue Meadows is our vital new seagrass project that will deliver a holistic approach to seagrass protection, regeneration and restoration. Our primary goal is to protect and regenerate existing...
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Take a look inside the UK’s largest seagrass nursery site!
The goal of Blue Meadows, our biggest and most ambitious seagrass project yet, is to protect what remains of UK seagrass meadows, and over the longer term restore what has been lost. Scaled...
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UK’s first Blue Carbon Artist in Residence to open immersive exhibition at...
A new immersive art exhibit is opening in the National Marine Aquarium on the 8th July 2022. Titled ‘The Seagrass Walk’, the exhibit will be a blue carbon-inspired immersive experience that uses...
View ArticleUN Ocean Conference 2022
We were delighted to be accredited to attend the UN Ocean Conference 2022! Our Head of Ocean Advocacy and Engagement, Nicola Bridge, went along to Lisbon, Portugal to take part in many important...
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DFDS x Ocean Conservation Trust
The essence of the Blue Meadows approach is one of cooperation to solve a critical problem and to grasp a wonderful opportunity. We would not be able to do this without the support of our partners. An...
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Conservation, marine mammal observation and VIP visits for SailGP
SailGP was back in Plymouth for the second year running and we were delighted to partner with them once again, bringing free activities to connect people with the Ocean, as well as hosting some...
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A summer of seagrass seed collection and a whole host of interesting species
Over the summer, we have been busy with seagrass seed collection for our restoration efforts as part of the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project. Our dedicated seagrass team headed out to seagrass meadows...
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Motion for the Ocean swims upstream
In 2021, we were part of the creation of a model Ocean Recovery Declaration – a Motion for the Ocean – to support local and national governments take action to improve Ocean health. It is now gaining...
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Restoration efforts continue in England’s largest seagrass planting effort
Work on England’s largest seagrass planting effort has been taking place in Jennycliff Bay. In September, all of the seagrass seeds that have been growing in our cultivation laboratory were planted...
View ArticleEMSEA Conference 2022
Hear what our Ocean Discovery Ranger, Emily Angell, has to say about her time at the 2022 EMSEA Conference. The European Marine Science Educators Association (EMSEA) gathered for its’ 9th year at a...
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Ocean Literacy Survey Results 2022
Our charity is excited to share the results of the 2022 Ocean Literacy survey! Together with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Marine Scotland and Natural Resource Wales,...
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Why do we need National Marine Parks in the UK?
Plymouth Sound, is the UK’s first National Marine Park. We are supporting the creation of it, ensuring the people of Plymouth connect with it. Below, our Scientific Advisor, Martin Attrill talks about...
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Exciting new partnership launched to protect vitally important seagrass meadows
We are excited to launch a new partnership with Clean Sailors and navigation app, savvy navvy, to help to protect one of the Ocean’s most valuable habitats, seagrass. The aim of our new partnership...
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ICONIC Project making the Ocean accessible to all
We are delighted to be part of the brand new ICONIC Project that will help everyone, no matter what their age or where they live, connect with the Ocean. As society becomes increasingly digital, older...
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Making waves with Ocean Edition Plymouth Gin Bottle
Plymouth Gin have been supporting us in our mission to protect the Ocean since 2021, and we are excited to unveil the next initiative in our partnership. A blue-tinted Ocean Edition bottle, with a...
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Hydrosphere x Ocean Conservation Trust
We are delighted to have partnered with Hydrosphere to help protect sensitive seagrass meadows as part of our Blue Meadows project. A vital first step in the Blue Meadows approach is our protection...
View ArticleWorld Ocean Day for Schools 2023
World Ocean Day for Schools 2023 is just around the corner! After the success of last year, with over 30,000 students taking part from 70 countries, we are excited to be part of it again! World Ocean...
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All seagrass beds in Torbay protected by our Blue Meadows Project
All seagrass beds in Torbay protected by our Blue Meadows marker buoys! Our Blue Meadows project delivers a holistic approach to seagrass protection, regeneration and restoration in the UK. We aim to...
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Restoring Seagrass in St Marys Bay
Restoring seagrass in St Marys Bay with the support of ScottishPower Foundation! With the support of ScottishPower Foundation, we recently restored 2,500 square metres of seagrass in St Marys Bay! We...
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Summer seagrass planting for England’s largest seagrass restoration effort
Work on England’s largest seagrass restoration effort continues in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, under the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project. As the restoration lead in the project, we have...
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Ocean for All – Making the Ocean an inclusive place
Our Public and Community Engagement Coordinator, Freyja Thomson-Alberts, tells us how the Ocean Conservation Trust aims to make the Ocean an inclusive place for everyone. The Ocean has a long history...
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Advanced Mooring System helping seagrass to regenerate in Cawsand Bay
We were excited to team up with the Marine Conservation Society on a project to protect seagrass, whilst continuing to allow safe boat mooring in Cawsand Bay. Following the installation of an Advanced...
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Secrets of the Aquarium
We are beyond excited that our Centre of Ocean Excellence, the National Marine Aquarium, has a documentary series ‘Secrets of the Aquarium’ coming to BBC2 from Tuesday 14th November at 8pm! The...
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Why are some marine wildlife treated differently?
The return of the Bluefin Tuna. Our Chief Scientific Adviser, Martin Attrill, poses some interesting questions on why marine wildlife might be treated differently. A few years ago, we were taking a...
View ArticleJourney of the Lancer
The Lancer, an uncrewed mini-boat, has travelled thousands of miles across the Ocean, collecting valuable data on Ocean conditions! At the heart of this story is an uncrewed mini-boat named the...
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Great British Wildlife Restoration Award!
We are delighted to have been nominated for the prestigious Great British Wildlife Restoration Award, alongside our partners Wild Planet Trust! The Great British Wildlife Restoration Award is a new...
View ArticleAn Ocean Friendly Christmas!
There is no better time to think about your impact on the planet than the season of goodwill! So, check out our tips below on how to #thinkOcean and make it an Ocean friendly Christmas! Sustainable...
View ArticleFunding granted for Plymouth Sound National Marine Park
We are thrilled that our Ocean city is leading the way to become the UK’s first National Marine Park, helped along by the announcement of £11.6million funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund!...
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Motion for the Ocean making waves as 25th council declares support
Our Motion for the Ocean is making waves for Ocean recovery in the UK as the 25th council declares support of the campaign! The Motion for the Ocean campaign has been appealing to councils across the...
View ArticleHelp us Seed the Change, 18th-25th April 2024
We are really excited as for the first year ever we’ve been offered an incredible opportunity to take part in the Big Give Green Match Fund campaign from the 18th-25th April! At the Ocean Conservation...
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Our Second Limited Edition Plymouth Gin Bottle Launches!
We are delighted to continue our long-term partnership with Plymouth Gin, with the launch of our second limited edition gin bottle! Inspired by the sea and our innovative seagrass conservation work,...
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Seagrass in Studland Bay Protected!
Studland Bay is home to Dorset’s most extensive seagrass meadow and has now been protected by our Blue Meadows marker buoys! Studland Bay already benefits from a Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) and a...
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We are waving farewell to our CEO, Roger Maslin
With a vision to inspire the next generation of Ocean advocates, our acclaimed CEO, Roger Maslin, has announced his retirement following seven years at the helm of our charity and the UK’s largest...
View ArticleWorld Ocean Day for Schools 2024 – A Global Ocean Experiment
Schools in the UK and beyond are being urged to join a world-first global science experiment, as part of World Ocean Day for Schools 2024. This year the annual day of Ocean celebration and learning...
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England’s largest seagrass restoration effort continues
Over the past four years, we have been the lead restoration partner in the EU Life Recreation ReMEDIES project. As the project nears its end, we had one last seagrass mat deployment to complete, and...
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OCT Grants: Little Feet, Giant Steps
Our Ocean Grants Project supports conservation efforts around the World. In our latest blog, we catch up with Zoo Outreach Organisation, to learn about the inspiration behind their work to empower...
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Exciting new leadership for the Ocean Conservation Trust
We are thrilled to announce that Ian McFadzen will be joining us this November as our new Chief Executive Officer. Ian joins us following a successful 7-year tenure at the Plymouth Science Park, where...
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An innovative device to restore seagrass meadows
After years of trialling different techniques to restore seagrass meadows, we have developed a purpose-built deployment device for use by commercial divers. Introducing our innovative device, that we...
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Technology furthering seagrass mapping and monitoring efforts
A key element to our seagrass protection and restoration efforts is monitoring the meadows, to make sure our work is impactful. In general, mapping and monitoring of sensitive habitats, like seagrass,...
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STEMFest 2024: Darwin’s Voyage
Every October, our Education team run STEMFest, an exciting two-week event to engage students with hands-on activities focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. After the success of last...
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Success for England’s largest seagrass restoration project
Over the past five years, we have been leading on the cultivation and restoration elements of England’s largest seagrass restoration effort, the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project. From trialling...
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Blue Meadows: Our Seagrass Summer
Our Blue Meadows Engagement Officers have had a busy summer, attending events spanning across all of the Blue Meadows sites. Here’s a snippet of what they have been up to… Our pop-up stand has been...
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