I was pleased to meet with the team at the coastal office on the promenade to hear about their work to protect water users and to restore local habitats.
Without Robert Dove and his excellent team, beach users would only be able to rely on the blue light services which we know are reactive rather than proactive.
It is reassuring to hear about the positive impacts already being seen thanks to restorative interventions such as the trawling ban and kelp forest designation – increased and more diverse fish populations, as well as greater bird flock sizes and murmurations, spotted locally.
We can all thank their dedication and perseverance to care for our treasured beaches and sea.
