The Berwickshire Marine Reserve is undertaking baseline mapping and site condition assessment of horse mussels within the Reserve. Additionally, they will be developing a management plan for sustainable marine activity and promoting horse mussel bed recovery. Finally, they will create management plans and guides for publication.
The Berwickshire Marine Reserve received £23,284.00 in the SMEEF 2023/24 grant round for this work. This was our first fully privately financed round made possible by donations from businesses interested in restoring and enhancing Scotland’s coasts and seas. Contributors are listed here. For more information about how to contribute to SMEEF contact manager@smeef.scot