
Blue Belt Programme
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The UK Government's flagship marine conservation Programme. Helping to protect over 1% of global oceans across the UK Overseas Territories.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-blue-belt-programme 17-08-2017 12:00:38
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Our school twinning project between schools in Lowestoft and Ascension Island is encouraging students to expand their #OceanLiteracy! The children learnt about their local #MPA and shared their knowledge with fellow students from across the Atlantic! Ascension Island MPA



This #MigratoryBirdDay we're celebrating Tristan da Cunha. Its Marine Protected Zone is a sanctuary for its populations of #MigratoryBirds breed and thrive. Extractive activities are banned within #MPZ - protecting migratory pathways and food sources. Governor's Office - St Helena, Ascension & Tristan





#PlasticPollution is a serious problem for #seabirds. 85% of the birds we investigated had #microplastics and litter within their stomachs. Learn more about the relationship between Ascension Island’s birds and plastic in our latest blog: bit.ly/4juKdFh Ascension Island MPA



Using the latest technology available, we have a suite of remote sensing satellite-based tools to scan UKOT waters & identify potential illicit activity #IUUday 103.27m km2 of satellite imagery was taken in 2024/25 📸Maxar Technologies






A new Blue Belt study found 85% of seabirds around Ascension Island had microplastics or litter in their stomachs. Despite being 800+ miles from land, plastic is reaching this remote island—and its wildlife. Read more: bit.ly/4juKdFh #PlasticFreeJuly Governor's Office - St Helena, Ascension & Tristan





