United Kingdom

Sussex Dolphin Project

Topics include: Cetaceans (Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises); Coastal Communities; Ocean Literacy; Research

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Sussex Dolphin Project is committed to protecting local dolphin species through research, awareness and education in the local community. The project’s research is evidence-based and captured via the Sussex Dolphin Project Citizen science programme. We aspire to work collaboratively with organisations and individuals to create a sightings network and aim to increase opportunities for residents to get involved with marine conservation by providing affordable training. Our research objective is to identify individual dolphins/pods, in order to better understand their behaviour, movement, prey species and breeding sites. This data can then be used to protect our marine environment and ultimately safeguard Sussex marine mammals.

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British Divers Marine Life Rescue

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Topics include: Wildlife Rescue

Country/Region: Ireland; United Kingdom

British Divers Marine Life Rescue’s mission is to provide specialist assistance to marine mammals through our trained Marine Mammal Medics, draw attention to the threats they face and offer solutions for their protection, all whilst promoting the highest standards of animal welfare.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation

Topics include: Cetaceans (Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises); Ocean Literacy

Country/Region: Australia; Europe-Wide; UK; USA

WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation is the leading charity dedicated to the protection of whales and dolphins.

Our vision is a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free.

We care deeply about whales and dolphins, and we share this passion with our supporters.

Our work is backed by robust research, science and philosophy.

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Surfers Against Sewage

Topics include: Marine Pollution (inc plastics, litter); Policy/Governance

Country/Region: UK

From a handful of activists to a nationwide movement… …over the last 30 years Surfers Against Sewage has grown into one of the UK’s most successful marine conservation and campaigning charities. And we’re still growing. For people to thrive and live life to the fullest, the ocean must thrive too. And so we need to confront all that threatens it. We are a campaigning charity made up of water lovers who protect the ocean and all it makes possible. We take action on the ground that triggers change at the top. Action from the beachfront, to the front-bench.

Through our innovative and ambitious campaigning and education programmes, we’re building a community that cares deeply about the planet we live on. That cares passionately about the ocean. And that knows the difference people power can really make.

The heritage of our organisation is anchored in the ocean. Yet our reach and influence now permeates communities and institutions nationwide.

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Marine Conservation Society (MCS)

Topics include: Conservation; Environment/Sustainability; Fisheries; Marine Pollution (inc plastics, litter); Ocean Literacy; Policy/Governance

Country/Region: UK

The Marine Conservation Society is a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean. For more than 40 years, we have been defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems and inspiring volunteers to tackle the nature and climate emergency.

We drive political and social change through people-powered action. We unite communities, businesses, and governments to champion science-based solutions for cleaner, healthier seas for people and planet.

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Manta Trust

Topics include: Elasmobranchs (sharks, rays, skates and sawfish); Environment/Sustainability; Leisure/Tourism; Oceanography; Policy/Governance

Country/Region: Africa-Wide; Brazil; Costa Rica; Fiji; India; Japan; Mexico; New Zealand; Portugal; Thailand; United Kingdom

Formed in 2011, the Manta Trust is a UK-registered charity that co-ordinates global manta and devil ray research and conservation efforts. Our team is comprised of a diverse group of researchers, scientists, conservationists, educators and media experts; working together to share and promote knowledge and expertise.

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Dorset Coast Forum

Topics include: Aquaculture; Archaeology/Heritage; Blue Economy; Coastal Communities; Leisure/Tourism; Ocean Literacy; Restoration/Rehabilitation

Country/Region: UK

Dorset Coast Forum is an independent coastal partnership that brings together individuals and organisations, to collectively deliver on a whole range of social, environmental, and economic opportunities that are relevant to the Dorset coast, its communities and its seas. Through working in partnership, DCF develops and shares ideas, information and expertise.

The Dorset Coast Forum team coproduce partnership projects along the coast from Christchurch to Lyme Regis. One of our key strengths is our independence and neutrality, allowing us to facilitate discussion between individuals and organisations, often with different sets of needs, identifying common goals and establishing next steps.

The team also reach out to local communities, sharing information on plans and policies, and giving communities, businesses and organisations a voice, ensuring their views are fed back to policy and decision makers.

The Forum’s partnership is made up of almost 500 members from around 260 private, voluntary and public organisations. This membership is special as it brings with it a vast amount of expertise and local knowledge of Dorset’s coast and its inshore waters. Through membership, organisations and individuals can connect with others and share information via referrals; communications; workshops and meetings; and the Dorset Coast Forum annual conference covering a wide range of topics and issues relevant to the Dorset coast.

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City to Sea

🏷️ Topics include: Marine Pollution (inc plastics, litter); Policy/Governance

📍 Country/Region: UK

We’re City to Sea, an environmental organisation on a mission to stop plastic pollution. We run people-powered, community–serving campaigns that help individuals and businesses to change the world whilst having some fun on the way. The problem might be complicated, but we think the solutions don’t have to be.

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Bite-Back

🏷️ Topics include: Conservation; Elasmobranch (sharks, rays, skates); Fisheries

📍 Country/Region: United Kingdom

Bite-Back is a leading UK charity dedicated to shark and marine conservation. Founded in 2004 our goal is to combat the overfishing and overconsumption of wild seafish.

We won’t rest until retailers put conservation before commerce.

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