A Greenpeace marine event: Discover ambitious plans to bring our seas back to life & help shape a wilder, healthier South Coast

This event forms part of Greenpeace’s Protect Our Oceans campaign

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Join Dorset Greenpeace speaker & Planet Purbeck Chair Doug Skinner for an inspiring evening of short films, expert talks and audience discussion exploring the future of our seas and coastal wildlife.

🗓 Fri 18 Sept

⏰ 6:00pm - Table tops from various organisations will be available to visit

⏰ 7:00pm - Speakers session starts

📍 Emmanuel Baptist Church, Swanage, BH19 1AZ

🎟 Suitable for ages 12+

The South Coast Marine Recovery Project is an ambitious, community-led initiative bringing together Wildlife Trusts across Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Sussex.

From seagrass meadows, kelp forests and native oyster reefs to the fish, seabirds and marine mammals that depend on them, everything beneath the waves is connected. The project aims to reduce the pressures harming our seas, support marine restoration and give coastal communities a leading role in shaping what happens next. (The Wildlife Trusts)

The evening will feature guest speakers from:

Greenpeace

Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Bournemouth University: Professor Rick Stafford

Planet Purbeck

You’ll hear why South Coast marine habitats matter, the threats they currently face and how communities can help create lasting recovery at a scale that truly benefits wildlife and people.

💬 Q&A Session - There will also be an opportunity to ask questions, share your views and speak directly with the experts.

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💙 200+ joined us for Doug's 2025 event, so we encourage you to book early to secure your place

💚 Proceeds will support Greenpeace UK’s vital campaigning and Planet Purbeck’s hands-on local projects, protecting nature, boosting wellbeing and strengthening our coastal community.

🚗 Parking at EBC is limited - where possible please walk / cycle / hop on the bus / car share

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