A new movement aimed at restoring the marine environment in Sussex launched on 13 June at the Brighton Corn Exchange.
Sussex Bay seeks to bring communities closer to their local marine environment and increase access to coastal nature and wildlife, including jobs in marine conservation.
They are bringing together organisations, groups and individuals from along 100 miles of the Sussex coastline – from Selsey in the west, to Camber Sands in the east. Working collaboratively, the initiative aims to generate a £50 million fund for marine and fresh-water restoration projects by 2050, driven by a shared a vision of a healthy ecosystem for our ocean and coastline.
The vision for Sussex Bay is of “100 miles of coastline where our seascape and rivers flourish. A healthy blue ecosystem in which nature, people and local economy can thrive.”
The Living Coast is proud to have supported the development of this initiative over the past 3 years, as part of our commitment to protect and enhance nature and open spaces, including our coastal and marine environments.
Dean Spears, Head of Blue Natural Capital for Sussex Bay, said: “We are delighted to launch in the Corn Exchange, Brighton Dome and welcome 450 people who have registered to attend, following years of collaboration amongst communities, groups, organisations and business all keen to support nature recovery in our ocean.”
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