🌊 Dive into the Depths of Marine Restoration Ecology with Naturespace and the Yorkshire Wildlife Trusts 🌿

Join us on a captivating journey beneath the waves in the latest episode of Naturespace with Haith's, hosted by Simon King. This time, we're exploring the hidden marvels of the marine world - from the life-sustaining 'super seagrass' to the ecosystem-engineering 'amazing oysters', and the creation of 'hospitable habitats' in a surface breaking £2.5m flagship project to restore part of the River Humber.

Featuring Special Guests: We're thrilled to welcome Georgia Bennett, Seagrass Restoration Assistant, and Kieran McCloskey, Marine Restoration Manager from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trusts. With their expertise, we dive into the heart of the Wilder Humber Seagrass Restoration project, a pivotal initiative aiming to breathe new life into our seas.

🗺️ Segment 1: Setting the Scene - Discover the vital geography of the Wilder Humber area, learn about the challenges faced at Spurn Point, and understand why this location is crucial for seagrass and seascape restoration.

🌱 Segment 2: Unveiling the Underwater Meadows - Georgia Bennett unravels the mysteries of seagrass, its critical role in marine ecosystems, and the meticulous process of restoring these underwater meadows.

🌀 Segment 3: The Ecosystem Benefits of Seagrass - Delve into the myriad benefits of seagrass, from its ecological importance to its role within the broader seascape restoration efforts.

🌍 Segment 4: The Vision of Seascape Restoration - Kieran McCloskey shares the ambitious vision behind the Wilder Humber project, emphasising the importance of holistic restoration efforts for the health of our coastal and marine environments.

🛠️ Segment 5: Challenges and Triumphs - Our guests share the hurdles and victories encountered along the way, along with early signs of success and positive impacts from their restoration efforts.

👥 Get Involved - Inspired? Find out how you can support or get involved with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trusts' restoration projects.

👋 Outro - Thank you for joining us on Naturespace with Haith's, where we're committed to exploring and supporting the restoration of nature's most precious spaces.

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Revitalising the Humber's Natural Wealth

The Wilder Humber initiative represents a groundbreaking five-year mission aimed at rejuvenating the marine habitats and species diversity within the Humber estuary. This project is the result of an innovative conservation alliance involving the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, and the international renewable energy corporation, Ørsted.

This prestigious endeavour pledges an investment exceeding £2.5 million towards the restoration of the Humber estuary on a scale of ambition unprecedented in the area. The project's strategy includes the cultivation of saltmarsh and seagrass habitats, alongside the reintroduction of half a million native oysters, intended to establish a biogenic reef. This initiative extends and enhances the significant seagrass restoration efforts already in progress between Ørsted’s Hornsea 4 project and the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, marking a major step forward in the conservation and restoration of the UK's marine environments.

Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust = Wilder Humber: https://www.lincstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/conservation-projects/wilder-humber

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