The Marine Restoration Potential (MaRePo) project is a proof-of-concept study which explores the habitat restoration potential of some key threatened and declining (subtidal) marine habitats as defined by the OSPAR convention: kelp, maerl, native oysters, horse mussels, and sea pen and burrowing megafauna communities. These habitats were chosen as they occurred within English waters and […]
A new review by marine experts has revealed the locations, primary sources of funding and beneficiaries of large-scale marine and coastal restoration efforts taking place around the world. The report, Endangered Seascapes: Progress, needs and opportunities for seascape restoration focuses on large, “seascape”-scale projects, recognising the importance of integrated approaches to the use and conservation of coastal […]
Following the ReMeMaRe (Restoring Meadow, Marsh and Reef) 2023 conference which took place in Scarborough last week, Dr Rob Bradburne, the Environment Agency Chief Scientist, sets out his views and vision for marine restoration. Taking a holistic approach to coastal habitat restoration Fresh approaches Restoring saltmarshes, seagrass meadows and native oyster beds is of importance […]