The Blue Belt is the UK Government's international marine conservation Programme. It has been working closely with UK Overseas Territories, including Tristan da Cunha since 2016 to assist them in creating and maintaining healthy and productive marine ecosystems. The UK Overseas Territories are estimated to be home to up to 90% of known endemic UK biodiversity and host a huge range of unique and endangered species, some of which are found no-where else on earth. The programme's vision is that partner UKOTs are leading global ocean protection, supporting resilient coastal and marine ecosystems, economies and livelihoods, and driving forward innovative solutions to support nature, climate, and people.
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| Tristan's Marine Protection Zone central at London event on World Oceans Day 2026. 11-Jun-2026 |
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The Blue Belt Programme is supported by two world leading organisations - the Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of the UK Government. To find out more information, please visit The Blue Belt Programme - GOV.UK.