In July 2024 Seagrass Network Cymru submitted a National Seagrass Action Plan to the Senedd. 

Seagrass meadows are critically important allies to tackle the global climate and biodiversity crises and the National Seagrass Action Plan is a direct response to the current condition of seagrass habitat in Wales and the need for a coordinated approach to deliver against current policy commitments.

Wales has the opportunity to lead the way in seagrass recovery and the plan presents a blueprint of action over the next five years to achieve a vision where Welsh seagrass meadows are supporting marine biodiversity, vibrant communities, a sustainable economy, and making a valuable contribution to the climate emergency response.

The 4 priority areas of action needed to achieve this vision are:

●     Mapping Wales’ seagrass

●     Building partnerships across land and sea

●     Halting seagrass loss

●     Reversing seagrass loss

Seagrass Network Cymru is a collaborative group of NGO’s, academics, commercial businesses, government, and management agencies from across Wales working towards the protection and restoration of seagrass meadows along our Welsh coast.