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Sediment in Sussex coastal waters - sea users survey
The Sussex Kelp Restoration Project (SKRP) is a collaboration of national and local organisations working on a pioneering project to restore the historic Sussex kelp beds that have declined by 96% since the late 1980s.
Kelp is an essential habitat for marine life and commercial fish. The Sussex IFCA Nearshore Trawling Byelaw was passed in March 2021 to help safeguard these habitats by prohibiting the use of bottom towed gear (trawling) from over 300 km2 of seabed. However other factors, such as high levels of sediment, could also hinder the recovery of the kelp beds. Sedimentation is a natural process, but it can also be caused by human activity such as farming, dredging, trawling and urban development. In many parts of the world, increased levels of sedimentation and nutrient loading has been linked to the loss of kelp forests.
To support kelp recovery, Blue Marine Foundation, an SKRP partner, is reviewing the sources and impacts of sediment that might affect kelp growth as well as local fisheries, marine life and recreational activities.
As a Sussex sea user, we're very interested to hear your observations on changes in the type and level of sediment in our coastal waters, and any impacts you may have seen over the years. Your answers to this survey will inform a report and recommendations that will support the Sussex Kelp Restoration Project mission to restore historic kelp beds in Sussex.
Thank you for your time and your help today. This survey closes on 28th February 2022
Protecting your data
In addition to your observations, we will ask you for some personal information such as your name and email address. This is so we can contact you if needed and share our final report with you. You do not have to provide this information if you do not wish to.
Any personal data you provide will be securely stored by Blue Marine Foundation until December 2022. We will never sell or trade your data. By filling out this form you agree that we will process your data in line with our privacy policy
If you have any questions or change your mind, contact Blue Marine Foundation’s Head of Operations on: info@bluemarinefoundation.com