Wild coast Sussex

The coast and seas of Sussex are home to an incredible array of underwater landscapes and marine life. Through the Wild Coast Sussex project, we worked to protect and recover these vital ecosystems.

Wild Coast Sussex was a partnership project, led by Sussex Wildlife Trust, targeting communities all along the Sussex coast, with extra focus at Hastings, Bexhill, Eastbourne, Brighton, Worthing and Selsey. We partnered with Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) and Brighton Sealife to deliver this project.

Through Wild Coast Sussex, we inspired Sussex locals to care for and protect their coast and sea.

We worked with over 500 16-25 year olds to take them on a positive journey, in which they could make a difference to the health of their local sea.

We ensured all our project events and communications were tailored to young people. As part of the project's development period, we interviewed over 35 young people in Sussex to discuss their values associated with the sea.

Wild Coast Sussex Results

A Community Voice Method interview on the beach  |  Image credit: Amdeep Sanghera

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