eco moorings Archives - Ocean and Coastal Futures

20 Oct 2026

Studland seagrass scars shrink by more than 90%, but eco-moorings face a funding gap

Photo by Berti Benbanaste Seagrass damaged by anchoring in Studland Bay is recovering strongly since eco-moorings were introduced, according to new research highlighted by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on 19 October. In the area where the first moorings were trialled, bare patches in the seagrass shrank by an average of 93.6% between 2021 […]

13 Oct 2026

Defra streamlines marine licensing and updates fees

Marine News

Photo credit: Adobe Stock Defra has confirmed a package of changes to marine licensing in England intended to simplify consent for lower-risk activities, support nature recovery and put the Marine Management Organisation’s licensing service on a sustainable financial footing. The government response, published on 7 October, follows a ten-week consultation that closed in August 2025 […]