Sea the Connection: National Marine Week 2024

Emma Chaplin
, 27 July 2024
Sea the Connection: National Marine Week 2024
Cuttlefish © Sussex Underwater

Ella Garrud

Coastal Communities Officer

National Marine Week is an annual celebration of the sea, which this year is running from Saturday 27th July to Sunday 11th August. The theme this year is ‘Sea the Connection’, celebrating the many ways people feel connected to the ocean.

Why should we connect with the ocean, and why is it so vital to the health of our planet?

The ocean plays a pivotal role in regulating our climate – around 98% of the heat from the sun is absorbed by the ocean. 50% of the oxygen we breathe comes from the ocean, released by phytoplankton (tiny plants) as they photosynthesise – this means every second breath we breathe is thanks to the ocean. It creates food for us, and it is a key part of the Earth’s water cycle. The ocean provides us with huge health and wellbeing benefits – studies show that spending time in and by the Ocean improves our physical and mental health. The ocean is also full of fascinating life, and you don’t have to travel far to find it. Right here in Sussex you can find Dolphins, Sharks, Cuttlefish, Seahorses, Seals, Anemones, Kelp and much more.

It is therefore critically important that we all do our part to protect this incredible environment.

The marine team here at Sussex Wildlife Trust are working hard to do just that

We run multiple citizen science projects, working with volunteers to collect data which contributes to the conservation of our local marine and coastal ecosystems. Learn how to get involved with Shoresearch, Seasearch and the Sussex Kelp Recording Scheme – dedicated volunteers are vital to carrying out this important work.

We are part of innovative partnership projects like the Sussex Kelp Recovery Project, a pioneering rewilding project which aims to recover the once dense kelp forests of Sussex.

We work with the marine industry and decision-makers to ensure marine developments avoid environmental damage and make a positive contribution a healthy marine environment. We advocate for Marine Protected Areas, like the recently designated Highly Protected Marine Area (HMPA) Dolphin Head.

We also work with local communities to raise awareness of the amazing Sussex marine environment and encourage people to take direct action to protect nature.

Juvenile Seahorse at Brighton Marina © Paul Parsons
Juvenile Seahorse at Brighton Marina © Paul Parsons

What can you do to connect with the ocean and help protect it?

Learn more about Sussex marine life with our interactive map!

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