Blakeney Harbour

This research will explore options for restoring the harbour at Blakeney. The study will collect data, which, combined with climate change modelling, will assess potential ideas for restoration.

Habitats that could be of interest include seagrass, European flat/native oysters, saltmarsh, shingle beach, and common/blue mussels.

It is led by The Wash and North Norfolk Marine Partnership and supported by a 2024 World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) study which identified significant potential for restoring coastal habitats around Blakeney.

The aim is to determine the most promising areas for habitat restoration within this busy and dynamic harbour. The local community is being asked for ideas about how to give more space for wildlife to thrive, strengthen natural defences against climate change, and support local coastal livelihoods.