Ocean Recovery
In Falmouth the ocean is at the heart of our economy and the health and wellbeing of our community.
There is great opportunity in the development of a sustainable, equitable and vibrant blue economy that delivers both ocean recovery and local prosperity. We want to attract new investment and innovative, clean technologies to Falmouth. We believe local government at all levels has a responsibility to play its part in delivering ocean recovery.
In January 2022, an Ocean Recovery Declaration motion resolved that Falmouth Town Council declares an urgent need for Ocean Recovery.
The Ocean Recovery Declaration motion was updated in March 2025 and is as follows:
Ocean Recovery Declaration Motion
Falmouth Town Council recognises that our ocean, waterways, nature and climate are in a state of emergency and that the communities we serve are on the frontline.
An ocean in crisis, and likewise rivers in crisis are not only bad news for our climate, but also for our fishing industry, aquaculture industry, tourism industry and for the health, wellbeing and prosperity of our coastal communities.
Healthy oceans and rivers are essential allies in our fight against climate change and blue carbon could play an integral role in helping us meet our net zero targets.
The Council therefore pledges to:
- Report to Full Council annually on the actions and projects that contribute to ocean recovery in Falmouth
- Consider the impact of decisions on the ocean in strategic decisions whenever possible
- Consider ocean-based climate solutions in our journey to carbon neutrality
- Support local partners to deliver increased sustainability in local marine environments and consider how to we can contribute to a sustainable, equitable and vibrant blue economy that delivers ocean recovery
- Grow Ocean literacy and marine citizenship in the town and promote sustainable and equitable access to the ocean through physical and digital experiences
- Promote activities that relate to ocean recovery progress, signpost to ocean literacy development opportunities, and marine citizenship pledges.
- Become active members of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Marine and Coastal Partnership (hosted by Cornwall Wildlife Trust)
- Continue to pressure the Government to put the ocean into net recovery by 2030
Falmouth Harbour
Falmouth Harbour has a remit to contribute to improving the port and harbour for current and future generations to enjoy.
They have a number of environmental projects including seagrass restoration, seabins and advanced mooring systems and several others in the pipeline. For more information and details of how to get involved please visit the Falmouth Harbour website.