The grant will contribute to their project to inspire marine conservation
Credit: Sarah Perry
North Wales Wildlife Trust and The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales have received a confirmed grant of (£587,600) from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for their exciting 3 year Living Seas Wales project.
Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, the project will use awe-inspiring technology for their ‘Sea Wales’ 7D augmented reality family experience, immersive skills and learning opportunities to build connections, sculpt attitudes, change behaviour and inspire action to benefit the natural heritage of our coast and sea.
The project will provide participants with opportunities to learn about, enjoy and contribute to the conservation of the marine environment.
Dr Sarah Perry, Living Seas Manager for South Wales says, “We are delighted that we have this opportunity to work in partnership with our colleagues from North Wales Wildlife Trust to work together to raise the profile of the marine environment around Wales. Through hard work and dedication, this project comes to fruition at exactly the right time; 2018 is Wales’ Year of the Sea it couldn’t be more timely. We look forward to an exciting few years ahead as part of the Living Seas Wales project and the opportunities for all this project will bring.”
Living Seas is The Wildlife Trusts’ vision for the future of UK’s seas. Within Living Seas, marine wildlife thrives from the depths of the ocean to the coastal shallows.
They know our seas are at a turning point and as well as their advocacy work with the Welsh Government and Welsh politicians, they believe that local people, local communities and coastal visitors are the key to help reverse the decline in marine wildlife.
Nia Hâf Jones, Living Seas Manager for North Wales said, “This project is an exciting opportunity for us and our partners at the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales to showcase the incredible marine wildlife found here on our doorstep. It will allow us to bring our coast and seas to life through the stories and memories of the people of Wales and use innovative technology to ‘wow’ our audiences! We’re looking forward to working within Welsh communities and there will something for everyone; whether you want to join us for a rock pool ramble or learn how to lead your own groups on the coast.”
The Living Seas Wales team will embark on an all Wales Living Seas Live Roadshow and deliver an exciting activity programme to reach a wide audience of the next 3 years! The project will officially launch at the Volvo Ocean Race, Cardiff Bay on Thursday 7th June.
The partnership would also like to thank the Players of the People’s Postcode Lottery who are supporting this project.
