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Connecting as many people with Ocean as possible, creating accessible and inclusive experiences, and showcasing the sea and all it has to offer.

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Protecting Ocean Habitats

Our Ocean Habitats programme aims to protect vital Ocean ecosystems allowing them to regenerate. We are looking to restore them back to full health.

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A voice for the Ocean...

We’re encouraging everyone, from individuals to communities, industry to government, to think about their impact on the Ocean throughout the day and make choices with the health of the Ocean in mind.

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Latest News

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Blue Meadows made the podium at BIAZA’s national conservation awards!

28 Jan 2026

Here at the Ocean Conservation Trust we’re always trying to raise our voice for the Ocean, and members of parliament are high on the list […]

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Some good news on Blue Monday

19 Jan 2026

A new report shows that OCT’s Blue Mind Hub is providing an Ocean-based boost to Plymouth’s mental health. Are you feeling a little more downbeat […]

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2025 UK Seagrass Symposium

04 Dec 2025

In November, our Ocean Habitat Restoration Team headed to the second UK Seagrass Symposium. After hosting the inaugural UK Seagrass Symposium back in 2023, we […]

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