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Campaign for National Parks

Making Waves: Join the Movement for the UK’s First National Marine Parks.

It's World Oceans Day and we're celebrating the UK's incredible array of unique coastal and marine habitats which make up the vibrant living patchwork of wild landscapes. 

Our National Parks tell the story of our nation, with each landscape a chapter showcasing the most beautiful and best of the UK. But as maritime nation, the sea is notably absent from this story. That’s why we’re campaigning for the UK’s first designated National Marine Parks.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
WHAT IS A NATIONAL MARINE PARK
National Marine Parks are expansive areas of sea, coast and land; seascapes of national importance. The aim of a National Marine Park is to connect people with the sea.

Like a National Park on land, their purpose is to enhance wildlife, conserve cultural heritage and promote public understanding, access and enjoyment. There is also a crucial role in supporting climate resilience and regeneration of coastal communities.
HELP US MAKE THIS A REALITY
TAKING THE PLUNGE

In 2023, we joined with Blue Marine Foundation to produce a framework for taking forward National Marine Parks. In 2024, we're picking up the mantle in the quest for new National Marine Parks in the UK.

Our project will build community and government for National Marine Parks across the UK’s land, coast and sea. The project aims to:   

  • increase awareness, appetite and interest in National Marine Parks; 
  • secure political commitment for progressing National Marine Parks; and 
  • build on and develop legal and governance models to understand how National Marine Parks can deliver for nature and communities.
GET INVOLVED
DIVE IN
Join our Team! We're looking for a National Marine Parks Lead to help us make National Marine Parks a reality.
ABOUT THE JOB
We rely on your donations to carry out our work which will pave the way for nature-rich National Marine Parks for everyone.
DONATE
Thank you for your support, we're looking forward to keeping you updated on how this project progresses.
Harriet Gardiner
Senior Communications Officer
THE STORY BEHIND THE STATISTICS
 
‘There are more trees in York than the Yorkshire Dales’  

Hear the story behind Campaign for National Park’s Health Check report which has had national news coverage since its publication in April. The authors of the report will be presenting their findings, the surprises along the way and what this could mean for nature in National Parks.

Join us Tuesday 16 July 4:30pm
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Photos and graphics © used with permission. Seven Sisters, South Downs National Park, image © Dawn Brown | Velvet swimming crab, image © Harriet Gardiner | Harbour seal, image image © Harriet Gardiner | Spiny starfish, image image © Harriet Gardiner | Pembrokeshire Coast, image © Will Davies | Pembrokeshire Coast, image © Zoe Turner | Water vole, image © Dave Dunn |