A regional vision for Sussex Bay® and home to the UK Blue Natural Capital Lab. 100 miles of coastline where our seascape and rivers flourish. A healthy blue ecosystem in which nature, people and local economy can thrive.
The blue mirror to the South Downs.
Sussex Bay encompasses the sea, coast and rivers along 100 miles of Sussex coastline, from Selsey in the West to Camber Sands in the East.
Regenerating Our Blue Natural Capital
Now more than ever we must bring nature back to our seabed, reefs and rivers.
Restoring these ecosystems and their blue natural capital helps protect our coasts from storms, clean our waters, store carbon and support biodiversity.
And as nature recovers, people and the coastal economy will benefit too; from sustainable fisheries to enhanced health and wellbeing, and new commercial opportunities in ecotourism and leisure.
Hidden below the water, vital habitats and the vast array of life they support, are out of sight, out of mind.
Exposed to diverse and increasing pressures, these precious ecosystems - our blue natural capital – have been catastrophically damaged or lost.
Together, we can build a thriving future for the Sussex seascape. By collaborating boldly across the region, we can accelerate the great nature recovery work already in place and make new strides in research and funding.
Supporting Blue Nature Recovery Projects
Sussex Bay unlocks funding to accelerate the recovery of our seascape and rivers.
We support marine, riverine and intertidal recovery projects. Our immediate priority is supporting nature’s recovery, and optimising the positive impact this has on people’s lives and livelihoods.
If you’re involved in a project that you feel could benefit from collaboration with Sussex Bay, please get in touch.
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