Vision
The large-scale recovery of essential fish habitats, such as kelp, in Sussex supports a thriving marine ecosystem that benefits nature, sustainable fisheries, coastal communities and our planet, as a blueprint for marine recovery.
Purpose
SKRP is a partnership of cross-sector organisations working together to monitor, facilitate and inspire awareness of the recovery of essential fish habitats, including kelp, that is delivered through effective fisheries management.
Aims
To monitor ecological changes in essential fish habitats, including kelp, and the environmental impact of the Sussex IFCA Nearshore Trawling Byelaw.
To understand the ecological, social and economic value of essential fish habitats, including kelp, in Sussex.
To identify barriers and support efforts to optimise conditions for ecological recovery of essential fish habitats, including kelp, in Sussex.
To communicate and engage with local communities to inspire support for the recovery of essential fish habitats, including kelp, in Sussex.
To pioneer and demonstrate marine ecosystem recovery at scale in Sussex, driven by effective fisheries management and cross-sectoral collaboration.
Principles
Working in collaboration with organisations, groups and individuals
Using and promoting an adaptive, science-led approach
Putting nature and climate at the centre of the decision-making
Only committing to a natural capital approach where this results in a positive result for nature
Sharing SKRP research, experience, learnings and the progress
Act as a point of contact for the recovery of Sussex kelp.
Read about the highlights from the project in our Progress and Impact Reports
