Sussex Kelp Recovery Project

SKRP Progress & Impact Report 2023 Cover

Annual Report / Infographics / Maps

The Sussex Kelp Recovery Project (SKRP) is a partnership of seven cross-sector organisations working together to champion, study and facilitate the recovery of Sussex kelp and other essential fish habitats, through progressive, coherent and collaborative action.​ 

Formed in 2021 after the Sussex Nearshore Trawling Byelaw was introduced. Their vision is the recovery of kelp and other essential fish habitats at scale in Sussex support a thriving and sustainable marine ecosystem that benefits nature, fisheries, coastal communities and our planet.

sussexkelp.org.uk

Quote from Sir David Attenborough, in response to the Sussex Nearshore Trawling Byelaw “This large-scale protection of over 300 kilometres of seabed is a vital win in the fight against the biodiversity and climate crises.”

Illustration of a seabed with kelp, fish, scuba diver and seal silhouettes.

Agency: Wayforward Brighton

This report follows on from the previous 2021-22 report we designed, with the core aim of championing the research, evidence and recovery being undertaken over the three years since SKRP was founded. 

The 76 page report format remained consistent in style and needed turning around within a couple of weeks, including proofing with the partnership leaders. 

The work involved full layout, image selection from a moderate photo library, the creation of several new maps, all styled consistently, and a couple of infographics.

This all came together on time and within budget, ready for their talk and presentation.

Mock up of report spread showing research highlights

Mock up of report spread showing map of the trawling byelaw area and monitoring sites

Mock up of report spread showing survey sites and fisheries data

Your hard work and beautiful design work to our tight turn around deadline is very much appreciated. We are so pleased with the finished repot.

Henri Brocklebank – Chair of the SKRP Steering Group

Infographic showing the ecological monitoring methods

Infographic showing timeline of progress

Illustrated maps showing the kelp coverage in 1980 & 2019

Illustrated map showing the Sussex coast, trawler exclusion zone, MCZ’s, historic kelp beds and sampling sites.

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