Marine conservation news

We created our new Step Up Fund to back projects that have already proven their value for UK seas and communities, but now need a bigger boost to reach their full potential. Over the years we have supported more than 500 marine conservation projects. Our grants of up to £2,500 th rough our Main Grants fund have often been truly transformational. We were, for example, one of t he very first funders of Project Seagrass back in 2014, before they were even a registered charity.

The Sea-Changers Innovation Fund has been an amazing success in 2025. From detection dogs being trained to sniff out invasive species; to the use of AI and drone technology for conservation purposes, and vital pioneering research into threatened populations, this has been our biggest round of Innovation projects to date. Launched at the start of the year with around £30,000 in initial funding, the scheme inspired an overwhelming response: 50 applications, far exceeding our a

Here at Sea-Changers, we are a volunteer-led organisation and rely heavily on a small team of wonderful, generous people who give up their spare time to support the work we do.  We are sharing with you some volunteer spotlights to introduce some of our hard working team.  This month's volunteer spotlight highlights  Lesley Fitt , our South West Regional Rep! For over a decade, Lesley has brought her passion, energy, and dedication to Sea-Changers, helping to drive forward ou

Here at Sea-Changers, we are a volunteer-led organisation and rely heavily on awesome individuals giving up their spare time and brain power to support the work we do.  So as a thank you and nod of appreciation, over the next few months, we are going to be sharing with you some volunteer spotlights to introduce our busy beavers working behind the scenes.  Our first volunteer spotlight is  Nikki Reynolds , our Grants Administrator! As a surfer, diver, and Environmental Science

We’re delighted to announce the successful recipients of the Spring 2025 Sea-Changers Main Grant, with over £36,000 awarded in support of...

Sea-Changers is delighted to have agreed a new partnership with Ecosurety (the leading packaging EPR compliance scheme). Ecosurety is...

Sea-Changers have recruited two new Trustees to their Board. Micah Douglas and Chris Mills joined the team in May. These two appointments...

Sea-Changers’ Innovation Fund seeks out bold and creative approaches to protecting the UK’s marine environment. In 2025 the fund has been...

We are thrilled to announce that our Coastal Fountain Fund is now open for applications. The fund, which began in 2020 has re-opened to...