Sussex Bay Information

Welcome to the official site for the Sussex Bay. A vision for 100 miles of coastline where our seascape, people and rivers flourish. A healthy blue ecosystem in which nature, people and local economy can thrive: the blue mirror to the South Downs. Look out for Paul Brewer & Dean Spears. We are preparing for our launch, 13 June 2024. We are fully booked, but please hold the date and join our waiting list on our website to be notified if new tickets become available. Sussex Bay is a movement initiated by Adur & Worthing Councils, powered by civic organisations, local businesses, communities and people. We’re on a mission to generate a £50 million fund by 2050 to accelerate local seascape recovery along 100 miles of Sussex coastline. Sussex Bay originated from conversations and ideas with the hundreds of community groups, scientists, residents and others working in the sea and land throughout Sussex Bay. Workshops with key stakeholders were undertaken during 2021, culminating in a webinar attended by over a 100 people from along the Sussex coast. The vision for Sussex Bay is widely understood and supported, and work has continued at strategic and project levels during 2022 and 2023. In 2023, following a competitive bid, Sussex Bay received funding from Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and appointed a Head of Blue Natural Capital to lead the design and implementation of the UK’s first Blue Natural Capital Lab alongside running operations and associated programmes. In 2024, we will appoint our first Science Lead Officer, to produce, with partners, a Sussex Seascape Framework. Together, we can build a thriving future for the Sussex seascape. By collaborating boldly across the region, we can accelerate the great nature recovery work already in place and make new strides in research and funding. Whilst our work is based on the south coast of England, our approach in terms of policy and projects is of interest nationally. We are keen to collaborate. ALL welcome.