Future of Oceans

Our future is tied to the ocean; we depend on it for food, health, culture and of course climate regulation. But our oceans and coastlines are under threat. Pollution, industrialisation, overdevelopment and overfishing are destabilising these fragile ecosystems.

Communities, businesses and governments around the world are taking action to protect our oceans and coastlines, and restore our blue natural capital in ways that simultaneously build strong local economies. Investors are devising innovative financing mechanisms that crowd private capital into ocean restoration, businesses are developing products and services based on a circular ocean economy and local and national governments are devising plans that deliver both responsible ecotourism and sustainable fishing.

To celebrate World Oceans Day and launch the Sussex Bay coastal fund, we bring together experts in the blue economy to discuss the future of our oceans.

In addition to Future of Oceans, Sussex Bay is holding a launch event at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on 13th June from 12:30pm. Hear about the pioneering nature recovery projects already underway in the region and how Sussex is leading the way in the UK with nature-led, seascape scale restoration. Registration and more info for this event are available here