This is the information page for the WBP Marine Ecosystem Group. The Marine Ecosystem Group activities relate to the following Section 7 priority habitats in Wales: Intertidal boulder communities; Sabellaria alveolata reefs; Seagrass beds; Sheltered muddy gravels; Peat and clay exposures; Estuarine rocky habitats; Tidal swept channels; Fragile sponge & anthozoan communities on subtidal rocky habitats; Carbonate reefs; Subtidal sands and gravels; Subtidal mixed muddy sediments; Mud habitats in deep water; Musculus discors beds; Blue mussel beds; Horse mussel beds; Maerl beds; Saline Lagoons; Intertidal Mudflats
The area of Welsh sea around its coasts is equal in area to that of its land, and supports a large diversity of species and habitats. Habitats include subtidal, intertidal, rocky shore, eel grass beds and maerl habitats each supporting a distinctive fauna.
The WBP Marine Group is currently identifying a work plan and strategy for marine conservation in Wales.
The Marine Group draws its membership from a range of statutory, local authority and wildlife charities and is chaired by Gill Bell, Marine Conservation Society.
Do you have a question relating to the work of this group? contact us