Volunteer marine conservation dives with Ocean Conservation Trust

Dive for seagrass recovery in UK waters

The Ocean Conservation Trust runs volunteer snorkel and dive days to restore seagrass beds in Plymouth Sound and beyond. You can survey meadows, collect seeds, and learn how underwater gardens protect coastlines.

What you can do

• Book a volunteer day through the Trust's volunteer hub
• Train as a seagrass spotter: identify species, measure cover, and log data for scientists
• Bring friends who snorkel: many tasks need eyes in the shallows, not deep certification

How it works

Sessions start with a shore briefing on handling plants and respecting wildlife. Teams split between seed collection, planting, and photo monitoring.

Why it matters

UK seagrass beds are among the fastest ways to lock carbon in coastal mud while bringing fish back to harbours people love.

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Source: Ocean Conservation Trust.