Full Breakdown
Cornwall’s £1.8 million Mor Nature Project Aims to Revive Seagrass and Oysters in Falmouth Bay
7/10/2026, 10:23:32 PM
Mor Nature Initiative Launched
Conservationists have unveiled the Mor Nature initiative, a £1.8 million marine-habitat restoration programme targeting 10 hectares of seagrass meadow in Falmouth Bay. The three-year effort, announced in 2024, is described as the largest seagrass restoration project ever undertaken in the United Kingdom.
Project Scope and Partners
The scheme is led by Cornwall Wildlife Trust (CWT) in partnership with the Ocean Conservation Trust (OCT). It brings together a coalition of local and national organisations, including Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall Council, the Zoological Society of London, the University of Exeter, the Duchy of Cornwall, and the Falmouth Marine Conservation Group. Together, the partners will coordinate planting, monitoring, and community engagement to re-establish native seagrass beds and support oyster restoration.
Goals and Expected Benefits
The initiative seeks to rebuild native oyster populations, create thriving underwater ecosystems, and address biodiversity loss along Cornwall’s coast. Restored seagrass meadows are expected to improve water quality, provide habitat for fish and invertebrates, and enhance coastal resilience against erosion and storm surges.
Official Statements from Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Cornwall Wildlife Trust said the project will be delivered through a partnership between OCT and Mor Nature, Cornwall’s first seascape-scale marine restoration effort. The trust emphasized that the collaboration “will bring partners including Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall Council, the Zoological Society of London, the University of Exeter, the Duchy of Cornwall, Falmouth Marine Conservation Group and other local organisations” to collectively breathe new life into the region’s most important coastal habitats.
What Lies Ahead
Over the next three years, the team will plant seagrass, monitor ecosystem health, and assess water-quality improvements. Progress reports are slated for release annually, allowing stakeholders to gauge the project’s impact on marine biodiversity and coastal protection.
