Hastings Community Marine Education & Restoration Centre

Building a healthier coastline through marine restoration, scientific research, education and community action.

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Together, our nine pillars form the foundation of the Hastings Community Coastal Centre, combining restoration, research, education and innovation to better understand and protect our coastline.

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Developing the Future of Marine Science

As marine restoration grows around the world, consistent methods for measuring ecological recovery and natural carbon are becoming increasingly important. A series of open scientific frameworks designed to improve how coastal ecosystems are monitored, understood and valued.

Kelp Carbon Pathway Framework

A framework for understanding how carbon moves through kelp ecosystems, from growth and export to long-term storage.

available at - https://zenodo.org/records/21393702

Marine Carbon Pathway Framework

An expanded framework for measuring naturally produced marine carbon across a range of coastal ecosystems, supporting consistent scientific assessment of carbon pathways and sequestration.

available at - https://zenodo.org/records/21410819

Marine Carbon Pathway Protocol

The next generation of the framework, designed to integrate carbon pathways with wider ecosystem processes, biodiversity and natural capital, providing a more holistic approach to measuring marine ecosystem function.

coming soon....

Chris Williams

Founder

Rob Gasson

Nursery Manager

Steve Allnutt

Lead scientist

Johnny T

Marine Research Manager