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Marine & River Recovery

Fish swarm through the kelp forest

Our must watch: Ocean with David Attenborough

Currently showing in cinemas, Ocean is incredibly moving and shocking. It reminds us that there has never been a more urgent time to learn about our seas.

Sussex Nature Recovery

Collaboration at scale: Update on our Local Nature Recovery Strategy

The introduction of Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) represents a transformative approach to conservation in England. Find out how Weald to Waves is involved in this work.

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Get involved in your Local Nature Recovery Strategy!

Have you heard about the Local Nature Recovery Strategies? Find out more about ways to get involved with planning for nature recovery across Sussex.

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Volunteering Opportunity with Shoresearch

Shoresearch is The Wildlife Trusts’ national citizen science survey of the intertidal shore. Find out how to get involved.

Sussex rivers: the future of flood management

Natural flood management as an affordable nature-based solution? Sky News visits the Adur

Fish swarm through the kelp forest

Currently showing in cinemas, Ocean is incredibly moving and shocking. It reminds us that there has never been a more urgent time to learn about our seas.

Sussex Nature Recovery

The introduction of Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) represents a transformative approach to conservation in England. Find out how Weald to Waves is involved in this work.

LNRS Hedgehog

Have you heard about the Local Nature Recovery Strategies? Find out more about ways to get involved with planning for nature recovery across Sussex.

Sussex Wildlife Trust logo

Shoresearch is The Wildlife Trusts’ national citizen science survey of the intertidal shore. Find out how to get involved.

Natural flood management as an affordable nature-based solution? Sky News visits the Adur

Coastal sunset at low tide

Sussex’s coastline has long been a favourite destination for locals, tourists and wildlife. However, the deterioration of sea water quality in the region has been a growing concern in recent years.

Hippocampus hippocampus by Hans Hillewaert

Shining a light on one of Sussex’s two seahorse species, which are facing a range of conservation challenges.

Kelp on a stone by Hugh Venables

Fancy a spot of kelp combing this summer? The Sussex Kelp Recovery Project would love your help to record sightings of this super seaweed along the Sussex coastline. Plus eggcase hunting, dolphin spotting and more!

Colourful seashore

Coastal habitats each offer a unique and vital ecosystem. Explore these diverse environments and the species they support.

Dolphin Head designated highly protected area

Dolphin Head, off the Sussex coast, has been designated as a Highly Protected Marine Area. It is one of only three English sites to receive this prestigious status.