When we think of protecting nature, we almost always think of forests, meadows, rivers and lakes – and the animals that reside in them. But nature extends way beyond the tide line. Beneath the waves there are habitats and species that not only enrich our lives, but are fundamental to them. In this episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast we connect the dots between the land and sea, and explore how work to restore marine ecosystems has benefits for both people and planet. 

Listen to hear: 

• How marine species like seagrass, kelp and oysters can help to build coastal resilience, tackle climate change and help biodiversity. 
• About Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s approach to involving the local community in marine conservation. 
• Why the health of our seas and oceans is under threat – and what we can do to address this. 
• How WWF UK is helping people to feel more connected to the sea, regardless of where they live in the country. 
• What podcast hosts Isabelle Sparrow and Bradley Ingham thought about the new documentary Ocean, with David Attenborough – and how its message is relevant to people in the UK. 

Full transcript available at: https://carboncopy.eco/podcasts/protect-our-shores

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Show notes 

• Find out more about protecting our shores: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction/protect-our-shores  
• Discover all 25 Big Local Actions for climate and nature: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction        
• Listen back to previous episodes of the Carbon Copy Podcast: https://carboncopy.eco/podcast  
• Learn more about Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Your Shore network: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/our-conservation-work/at-sea/your-shore-network 
• Learn about Cornwall Council’s Marine Nature Recovery Framework (MNRF): https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/cornwall-and-the-isles-of-scilly-marine-nature-recovery-framework 
• Read about seaweed farming initiatives Car-y-Mor and SeaGrown. 
• Read about WWF UK’s projects around aquaculture. 
• Sign the Living Planet Act: https://www.wwf.org.uk/act/living-planet-act 
• Find out about volunteering opportunities with your local Wildlife Trust: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/closer-to-nature/volunteer 

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