Wednesday 14th May 7:30pm
Frossard Lecture Theatre, Candie
Hear from Freddie Watson and Dr Jean-Luc Solandt of the Blue Marine Foundation as they share stories on the progress and lessons-learnt of Marine Protected Areas across the UK and Channel Islands.
About this event
This event will feature two presentations from Jean Luc Solandt and Freddie Watson of the Blue Marine Foundation.
Jean-Luc will talk about the amazing habitats and stories from UK MPAs – why we need to protect our seas, the increased urgency in the face of climate change, and how the conversation and perspective of ‘protection’ has changed over the past 2 generations. What does this evolution mean for the Channel Islands, and how we – as a society – are facing the greatest challenge to mankind.
Freddie will then dive into the various initiatives and workstreams which initially brought the topic of MPAs to the policy table in Jersey. These activities played a key role in securing the words ‘develop a network of marine protected areas’ within Jersey’s Island Plan. This then kickstarted the marine spatial plan, and therefore, the development of MPAs. Freddie will touch on key research projects, education initiatives and supporting low-impact fisheries, as well as what the next steps look like for Jersey.
