Blue Marine Foundation

Blue Marine Foundation Blue Marine Foundation is dedicated to protecting our ocean and restoring it to health

Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) is a charity dedicated to restoring the ocean to health by addressing overfishing, one of the world’s biggest environmental problems. BLUE’s mission is to see at least 30% of the world’s ocean under effective protection by 2030 and the other 70% managed in a responsible way.

Native oyster reefs and birds aren’t the first thing that come to mind when you think about coastal habitats that suppor...
22/07/2026

Native oyster reefs and birds aren’t the first thing that come to mind when you think about coastal habitats that support each other. The former is hidden under the water and the latter are often flying high in the sky, and yet native oysters and their reefs have surprising benefits for seabirds. 🦪⁠
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Sadly, oysters and seabirds are both under threat and facing decline. Native oysters are now considered lost in the Solent and although the area is an internationally renowned seabird breeding colony site, many of our seabirds are amber listed.⁠
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The sometimes-hidden connectivity between habitats in the Solent is incredibly important, which is why at the Solent Seascape Project we’re working at a seascape scale to reconnect and support multiple marine and coastal environments. ⁠
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We’ve just created a new reef in Chichester Harbour which, through the power of connectivity, will hopefully support nesting seabirds here too. You can find out more at https://solentseascape.com/20000-oyster-find-home-in-chichester-harbour/ 🔗⁠
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Want to know how you can help birds? ⁠
🪶Look out for birds that are sharing the coastline with you and avoid the area completely if you spot them.⁠
🪶Move further away if birds become alert⁠
🪶Keep dogs alongside you⁠
🪶Follow any signage⁠
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Chichester Harbour Conservancy
RSPB England

Do you know your Pacific oyster from your European flat oyster this ? 🦪European, or native oysters as we call them, hav...
22/07/2026

Do you know your Pacific oyster from your European flat oyster this ? 🦪

European, or native oysters as we call them, have been found in our waters for thousands of years (fun fact - they were a favourite food of the Romans), whereas Pacific oysters were deliberately introduced and have been farmed commercially in the UK since the 1960s, making them an ‘invasive’ species.

Originally from the Pacific coast of Asia, it was initially thought that our waters were too cold for this non-native species to reproduce but due to global warming, they are now widely seen along our coast.

Native oysters have multiple benefits for the environment, other wildlife and us but sadly they are all but lost in the Solent. To reverse this, we’re building new reefs to give them the best chance of survival.

Find out more on our website www.solentseascape.com🔗

Ahead of World Ocean Day, I was honoured to be invited to The Ocean Briefing event at Kanaloa House by , and .ocean.It ...
08/06/2026

Ahead of World Ocean Day, I was honoured to be invited to The Ocean Briefing event at Kanaloa House by , and .ocean.

It was an evening filled with hope, bringing together marine scientists, campaigners, storytellers and creators to explore how we can bring ocean issues into everyday conversations.

I was particularly inspired by hearing from James Blunt on the importance of ocean protection, and from legend , whose work documenting coral spawning offers a powerful reminder of both the beauty and fragility of our marine ecosystems.

What stayed with me most was the sense that no one voice can solve these challenges alone. But together, as scientists, charities, creators, businesses and communities, we can help shift the conversation and inspire action.

The ocean regulates our climate, feeds billions of people and sustains life on Earth. As we head into World Ocean Day, perhaps the most important thing we can do is keep talking about it.

Because what people care about, they protect. 🌊💙

08/05/2026

Four billion years. One hundred of them forever changed by a single voice.

Today on Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, our ocean says thank you.

With sincere thanks to Sir Stephen Fry.

The High Seas Treaty is a once-in-a-generation chance to protect nearly half our planet.  In September 2025, the Treaty ...
16/01/2026

The High Seas Treaty is a once-in-a-generation chance to protect nearly half our planet.  

In September 2025, the Treaty reached the 60 ratifications needed to trigger the countdown to becoming legally binding international law. On the 17 January 2026, the Treaty enters into force. 

But we’re not done yet. More countries, including the UK must ratify the treaty so everyone plays by the same rules and ocean protection benefits all. Dive into our myth buster to learn why the high seas are so important.  

Send your message of support for protecting the high seas at the link in our bio. 🔗🌊

How your emails find me after the Christmas break 🫣
05/01/2026

How your emails find me after the Christmas break 🫣

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