Donate to the Studland Bay Appeal
You'll be helping to restore and protect the vital seagrass habitats at Studland Bay in Dorset. Thank you for your support.
Studland Bay Appeal
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could help to restore the habitat of the long-snouted seahorse in Studland Bay
Beneath the waves of Studland Bay lie the most extensive seagrass meadows in Dorset. This significant habitat is under threat, particularly from recreational boating as traditional anchors scour the seabed and tear up seagrass. Donate today to help us restore and protect Studland’s seagrass meadows.
What is the Studland Bay Marine Partnership?
The partnership brings together conservation charities (including the National Trust), boating organisations, academics, statutory bodies, community groups and local businesses. We all share one clear goal – to restore the bay’s seagrass meadows and the wildlife they support, while ensuring boaters can continue to enjoy its calm waters.
The installation of eco-moorings in the bay is an essential part of our work. They allow boats to moor without the damage that traditional anchors cause. Find out more here.
Why save seagrass?
Studland’s seagrass meadows are full of life, supporting thousands of marine species, including both species of native seahorses and many species of commercial fish. Yet these hugely important eco-systems are under threat and facing significant loss around the world.
Seagrass is important for people too. The meadows reduce coastal erosion and help to tackle climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
With your help, we’ll continue to restore this precious habitat, as well as ensure people will be able to enjoy these waters for years to come.
Did you know...
10 per cent
of the ocean’s total burial of carbon is captured by seagrass
Up to 92 per cent
of seagrass meadows have been lost in some areas since 1936
87 eco moorings
have been installed in Studland Bay
How your donation can help
All of the funds raised via this appeal will be used directly by Studland Bay Marine Partnership towards marine conservation in Studland Bay. We're currently managing this fund on behalf of the partnership. If and when the time comes that the partnership is established as a separate legal entity in its own right, such as a community interest company, then all funds will at that time be transferred from us to the new entity.
Donating as a business
If you're a business looking to support SBMP, please email Dorset Council at dorset.coast@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
Our partners
boatfolk are creating great marinas for everyone that wants to be in, on, under or by the water.
Dorset Coast Forum is an independent coastal partnership to deliver on a whole range of opportunities that are relevant to the Dorset coast.
Dorset Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK, managing more than 40 nature reserves for wildlife and people in Dorset.
The RYA exists to get more people into boating and watersport activities, promote safe boating practices and raise the standards of yachting and sailing in the UK.
The University of Southampton is a global top 100 university with expert academics and research that's addressing some of the most challenging issues facing society.
Studland Parish Council makes decisions on issues that affect the local community in the Studland area and Brownsea Island.
Natural England is the government’s adviser for the natural environment in England. They help to protect and restore our natural world.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
Carbon Neutral Britain is the principal financial supporter of the Studland Bay Marine Partnership.