Marine Protected Areas in Cornwall
There are 83 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Cornwall, these are designated areas in the sea where human activities are managed to protect ecosystems, species, and habitats.
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Marine Conservation Groups
Cornwall has a thriving network of local marine conservation volunteer groups who promote and protect the marine environment in their local patch. Together this network is a powerful voice for our marine environment.
Rewilding Cornwall's seas: the challenges and opportunities of marine conservation work
As part of our celebrations to mark National Marine Week, we caught up with Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Marine Conservation Officer, Matt Slater, to get the lowdown on all things marine.
Marine conservation zones
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Mounts Bay Marine Trail
Journey along the Mounts Bay Marine Trail and explore the iconic coast path through Newlyn, Penzance and Marazion. Discover the interactive features and find out about the history, wildlife and stories of the bay.
Quick video - marine conservation
Watch a quick video about Cornwall's seas, projects and successes to date
Marine champions across Cornwall come together
On Sunday the 5th March 120 marine champions from across Cornwall came together for the fifth annual Your Shore Conference to celebrate the achievements of the voluntary Local Marine Conservation…
Discover Cornwall’s inspirational marine life
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is celebrating Cornwall’s extraordinary marine life with two weeks of fun and inspiring marine events as part of National Marine Week, which runs from Saturday 29th July to…
Discover Cornwall’s colourful marine wildlife with National Marine Week!
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is celebrating Cornwall’s extraordinary marine life with two full weeks of fun and inspiring marine events across the county as part of National Marine Week, which runs…
Protecting Cornwall’s seas – Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s marine review for 2019
2019 saw plenty of positive wildlife activity in Cornwall’s seas but there is much to be done to give marine life the best chance to thrive. Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s marine conservation team…
Record year for Cornwall’s Marine Wildlife
Over 2,500 records, representing tens of thousands of animals, were sent into Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Seaquest Southwest Project in 2016 – a record breaking year for the initiative as described…
Second wave of marine protection welcomed in Cornwall
Cornwall Wildlife Trust welcomes the news that the Government is designating a second phase of 23 new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs), four of which are around the Cornish coast – Mounts Bay,…