The South Coast Wild Blue Belt project, led by The Wildlife Trusts, is a multi-stakeholder initiative spanning from Cornwall to Sussex. Addressing the degradation of southern Britain's marine habitats—such as kelp forests and seagrass meadows—the project moves beyond fragmented site protections. By tackling root pressures like poor water quality and intensive fishing, it fosters ecosystem-wide recovery through high-impact intervention areas, community stewardship, and sustainable blue economy investments.