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The Studland Bay Marine Partnership (SBMP)brings together stakeholders including conservation and boating organisations, academics, community groups and supporting local businesses. We are pleased to announce that Carbon Neutral Britain have joined the partnership as our Principal Supporter. The partnership formed to find a solution that meets the needs of the public and recreational boaters to continue to enjoy the bay, whilst protecting and restoring the sensitive seagrass habitat at Studland within the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) and Voluntary No Anchor Zone (VNAZ). The work of the partnership has been recognised by The Crown Estate in a new documentary Sea, Land and City and recognised as best practice in the February 2025 MMO publication Moorings, consents and advice. For a round up of achievements last year, read our latest newsletter.
What's happening now and how to pledge your support
Look for the location code tags on the pickup lines. Yellow stickers - 10 tonne. Blue stickers - 5 tonne.
Welcome to the 2025 boating season! We hope that all boaters will respect the voluntary no anchor zone (VNAZ), which is clearly indicated by the big yellow VNAZ marker buoys, and use the 87 eco-moorings now installed and managed by the Studland Bay Marine Partnership. The SBMP will leave 10 eco-moorings available all year round and reinstall the remainder at the beginning of each boating season. In order to achieve this cycle of maintenance and install the partnership will use the revenue achieved through mooring fees. All eco-moorings are privately owned by the SBMP and made available for public use for a mooring fee, they subject to insurance compliance with a maximum weight limit of either 5 or 10 tonne, for details please see the FAQs. Weight limits are stipulated on the buoys.
Boat users, who benefit themselves and the seagrass by using an eco-mooring, can forward their mooring fee via the simple to use Sippi Mooring App and we recommend downloading the app prior to your first use of the eco-moorings. You can also use this link to pay where you can also select to purchase a seasonal pass in the 'products' section. The SBMP is not-for-profit and all funds raised directly support the project. Step by Step Guide to Pay to Moor If you experience any problems using the Sippi app please provide your feedback to the SBMP. Also look out for the team from partnership member Studland Watersports who will be out and about on the water during the season providing guidance for anyone on how to pay2moor.
Following feedback during the 2024 season, in 2025 the fees to moor will be:
£7.50 for up to 4 hours
£15 for up to 24hrs (overnight)
£150 for a seasonal pass for frequent visitors
If you'd like further details on the mooring fee scheme, questions on the installation, are interested in joining the partnership or becoming a corporate sponsor helping us to protect Studland's precious seagrass habitats for generations to come, please contact us.
One of the helical screws installed on 8 May 2024 attached to the rode which ensures the mechanism floats above the seagrass Credit Apex Diving & Marine
New for 2025 - we are delighted to announce partnership with our new Principal Supporter Carbon Neutral Britain. You too can provide essential support to our research, monitoring and educational programmes through our donation page kindly supported by the National Trust: Donate to the Studland Bay appeal
The MMO has a dedicated webpage for Studland Bay which details their annual surveys and provides additional information on the MCZ and VNAZ MMO Studland Bay
The Studland Bay Marine Partnership (SBMP)brings together stakeholders including conservation and boating organisations, academics, community groups and supporting local businesses. We are pleased to announce that Carbon Neutral Britain have joined the partnership as our Principal Supporter. The partnership formed to find a solution that meets the needs of the public and recreational boaters to continue to enjoy the bay, whilst protecting and restoring the sensitive seagrass habitat at Studland within the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) and Voluntary No Anchor Zone (VNAZ). The work of the partnership has been recognised by The Crown Estate in a new documentary Sea, Land and City and recognised as best practice in the February 2025 MMO publication Moorings, consents and advice. For a round up of achievements last year, read our latest newsletter.
What's happening now and how to pledge your support
Look for the location code tags on the pickup lines. Yellow stickers - 10 tonne. Blue stickers - 5 tonne.
Welcome to the 2025 boating season! We hope that all boaters will respect the voluntary no anchor zone (VNAZ), which is clearly indicated by the big yellow VNAZ marker buoys, and use the 87 eco-moorings now installed and managed by the Studland Bay Marine Partnership. The SBMP will leave 10 eco-moorings available all year round and reinstall the remainder at the beginning of each boating season. In order to achieve this cycle of maintenance and install the partnership will use the revenue achieved through mooring fees. All eco-moorings are privately owned by the SBMP and made available for public use for a mooring fee, they subject to insurance compliance with a maximum weight limit of either 5 or 10 tonne, for details please see the FAQs. Weight limits are stipulated on the buoys.
Boat users, who benefit themselves and the seagrass by using an eco-mooring, can forward their mooring fee via the simple to use Sippi Mooring App and we recommend downloading the app prior to your first use of the eco-moorings. You can also use this link to pay where you can also select to purchase a seasonal pass in the 'products' section. The SBMP is not-for-profit and all funds raised directly support the project. Step by Step Guide to Pay to Moor If you experience any problems using the Sippi app please provide your feedback to the SBMP. Also look out for the team from partnership member Studland Watersports who will be out and about on the water during the season providing guidance for anyone on how to pay2moor.
Following feedback during the 2024 season, in 2025 the fees to moor will be:
£7.50 for up to 4 hours
£15 for up to 24hrs (overnight)
£150 for a seasonal pass for frequent visitors
If you'd like further details on the mooring fee scheme, questions on the installation, are interested in joining the partnership or becoming a corporate sponsor helping us to protect Studland's precious seagrass habitats for generations to come, please contact us.
One of the helical screws installed on 8 May 2024 attached to the rode which ensures the mechanism floats above the seagrass Credit Apex Diving & Marine
New for 2025 - we are delighted to announce partnership with our new Principal Supporter Carbon Neutral Britain. You too can provide essential support to our research, monitoring and educational programmes through our donation page kindly supported by the National Trust: Donate to the Studland Bay appeal
The MMO has a dedicated webpage for Studland Bay which details their annual surveys and provides additional information on the MCZ and VNAZ MMO Studland Bay
WATCH! Seahorse action at Studland with The Seahorse Trust
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Seahorse found during eco-mooring installations June 2023
WATCH! The Crown Estate spotlight on Studland Bay
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The spotlight on Studland Bay
WATCH! New shoots!
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New seagrass shoots appearing at Studland May 2024
University of Southampton research and monitoring divers observing seagrass regrowth in the voluntary no anchor zone. As part of the SBMP the University of Southampton play an important role observing how the conservation measures of the eco-moorings are impacting on Dorset's largest seagrass meadow.
Safety in the Water
The SBMP encourage all waterborne visitors to Studland to respect each other and the natural environment. Dorset Coast Forum have a webpage dedicated to water safety: Water Safety Information for Personal Water Craft
You can also report any concerning speed and safety incidents on line using this link Harbour Watch Contact Form
Look for the location code tags on the pickup lines. Yellow stickers - 10 tonne. Blue stickers - 5 tonne. 
One of the helical screws installed on 8 May 2024 attached to the rode which ensures the mechanism floats above the seagrass Credit Apex Diving & Marine
University of Southampton research and monitoring divers observing seagrass regrowth in the voluntary no anchor zone. As part of the SBMP the University of Southampton play an important role observing how the conservation measures of the eco-moorings are impacting on Dorset's largest seagrass meadow.
Boat Users Information
Download the 2025 Pay2moor Guide (2.2 MB) (pdf)
