Studland Bay Marine Partnership

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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. 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. For a round up of achievements in 2024, 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.

Deployment of the existing eco-moorings and the additional new 57 commenced on 8 April 2024 bringing the total available to 87 in the bay. We hope that all boaters will respect the VNAZ and use the eco-moorings now installed - during the winter months all but 10 eco-moorings will be removed to be cleaned, tested and maintained. The SBMP will again contract the skilled team from Apex Diving & Marine and for the 2025 season reinstall by 14 April is the target, weather dependant. 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 subject to insurance compliance, for details please see the FAQs.

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. The SBMP is not-for-profit and all funds raised 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.

In 2024 the fee to use an eco-mooring was £10 for up to 24hrs and the partnership will be doing a season review to determine fees for 2025.

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 2024 - our donation page kindly supported by the National Trust: Donate to the Studland Bay appeal

The MMO has now updated their dedicated webpage for Studland Bay with details on the 2024 survey which closed on 19 January 2025 to be made soon MMO Studland Bay

The Studland Bay Marine Partnership (SBMP) brings together stakeholders including conservation and boating organisations, academics, community groups and supporting local businesses. 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. For a round up of achievements in 2024, 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.

Deployment of the existing eco-moorings and the additional new 57 commenced on 8 April 2024 bringing the total available to 87 in the bay. We hope that all boaters will respect the VNAZ and use the eco-moorings now installed - during the winter months all but 10 eco-moorings will be removed to be cleaned, tested and maintained. The SBMP will again contract the skilled team from Apex Diving & Marine and for the 2025 season reinstall by 14 April is the target, weather dependant. 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 subject to insurance compliance, for details please see the FAQs.

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. The SBMP is not-for-profit and all funds raised 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.

In 2024 the fee to use an eco-mooring was £10 for up to 24hrs and the partnership will be doing a season review to determine fees for 2025.

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 2024 - our donation page kindly supported by the National Trust: Donate to the Studland Bay appeal

The MMO has now updated their dedicated webpage for Studland Bay with details on the 2024 survey which closed on 19 January 2025 to be made soon MMO Studland Bay

Page last updated: 23 Jan 2025, 09:57 AM