Mini meadows – Blue Meadows

Make a difference, support a meadow.

Over the last century the UK has lost up to 90% of its seagrass meadows, largely through physical disturbance, pollution and disease.

Why is seagrass so important?

Seagrass is one of the most ecologically valuable and biodiverse habitats on the planet. It is one of the few habitats that provides multiple benefits to us and the environment.

Seagrass grows in large, lush underwater meadows and is home to a vast number of marine animals. It can purify our seas and slow down waves, preventing coastal erosion and protecting from flooding. This beautiful marine plant can also capture and store carbon, up to 35 times more efficiently than rainforests.

This wonder plant is a nature-based solution to the climate and biodiversity crises.

Healthy seagrass meadows also support community wellbeing and cultural heritage by strengthening people’s connection to the Ocean, helping them feel happy, healthy and calm.

Sadly, we have lost much of the seagrass we had. But with your help, we can protect the seagrass that is left and restore the seagrass that has been lost.

A diver swimming above a field of seagrass or blue meadows as we like to call them!

What is Mini Meadows Ocean Fund?

Our Mini Meadows Ocean Fund offers people a direct way to contribute towards the protection and restoration of our seagrass meadows in one powerful package. It is a scalable solution to support our vital work and is a simple, effective way to make a real difference.

1 Mini Meadow is symbolic of 10 square metres of healthy, mature seagrass meadow – about 4 times the size of a double bed. 1 Mini Meadow has the potential to:

Provide a habitat for marine animals, like seahorses and juvenile fish
Capture carbon and nitrogen
Provide a natural defence against coastal erosion
Support sustainable fisheries
Inspire a lasting connection between people and the Ocean

Make a difference, support a meadow

The bigger your contribution, the bigger your impact for nature.

No matter how many Mini Meadows you choose to support, you will be helping us with our goal to restore 50 hectares of seagrass annually in the UK and protect a further 700 hectares of seagrass by 2027.

Nature cannot wait. Help us make a difference.

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Mini Meadows is for everyone

We are urging you to champion our Ocean. By supporting Mini Meadows, you become part of a community coming together to save a critical habitat that is key for the survival of people and our planet.

Businesses

Are you a business looking to invest in a future with a healthy, thriving Ocean?

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Individuals

Are you an individual who wants to support us working towards a healthy planet?

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