Sea Changes

​Our actions now affect whether the sea changes for better or worse. Join us for this one-day event that blends adventure, science & storytelling from around the UK coastline.

​Agenda:
09:00 - The Sea Change Row Expedition 🚣‍♀️ - hear from crew members about what happened on their epic journey around Britain last summer 🌊🐬💨

​09:30 - What does science & data tell us about what's happening in the seas around Britain today? 📉🔊🌡️And how how can we tap into the stories told by those who still remember what they were like decades ago? 🐟🎣

​10:45 - how can we turn the tide on Ocean pollution? 👕🪢☠️ Hear from scientists, conservationists, artists, community groups, innovators & a Scottish orca called Lulu 🐋

Lunch provided

13:30 - Ocean recovery case studies. Hear from coastal communities, scientists and fishers who have worked together to protect areas of the seabed and seen just how fast it starts to respond. Featuring Ullapool Sea Savers & the Sussex Kelp Recovery Project.

​15:00 - New industries & ocean finance. Demystifying the role the financial sector can play in funding marine conservation. From blue bonds to carbon markets, insurance & pension funds, this is a space where some of the most exciting innovation is happening. Hear too from finalists of The Earthshot Prize using seaweed to tackle some of the ocean's biggest challenges.

16:30 - Introducing the Protected Areas Foundation, a new charity to support community-led management of coastal MPAs in England & Scotland

​​17:00 - Drinks reception hosted by the Protected Areas Foundation

​​17:30 - close

Hosted by: Sea Change Row & The Protected Areas Foundation

​Partners: NatureMetrics, Better Worlds

​Also grateful for the support of GB Row Challenge & Bright Tide in making it possible for members of coastal communities and projects to attend from around Britain.