Y Môr a Ni (The Sea and Us)

Overview

A new initiative led by the Wales Coasts and Seas Partnership (CaSP Cymru) has launched ‘Y Môr a Ni’ – a framework for Ocean Literacy in Wales, which is a first of its kind in Europe. The strategy aims to grow people's relationship with our coasts and seas.

The more connected people feel to the sea, the more conscious people become about their individual and societal effects on marine and coastal environments. This can lead to behavioural changes that safeguard and protect these important natural spaces, as well as all the benefits they provide.

CaSP Cymru has established the Welsh Ocean Literacy Coalition to develop Y Môr a Ni (The Sea and Us). It combines the knowledge and experience of over 30 organisations including NRW (Natural Resources Wales), Welsh Government, The Marine Conservation Society, Cardiff University and North Wales Wildlife Trust and looks to build awareness of our influence on the sea and the sea’s influence on us.

Following its launch on 8 January 2025, we will be sharing ideas for how people can get involved with action for the sea.

In March 2025, the Welsh Ocean Literacy Coalition piloted two Festival of the Sea events: one in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, and one in Flint, Flintshire. Across the two events, over 1700 members of the public engaged with marine-themed activities, listened to sea shanty music and learnt of the importance of safeguarding our sea and coastal habitats. The events saw partners from across Wales come together to spread awareness of Y Môr a Ni and reach previously less engaged audiences.

The Welsh Ocean Literacy Coalition is continuing to expand as a network and is developing ways to deliver the aims of Y Môr a Ni at local and national levels for individuals, communities and partners across Wales.

Keep checking this page for updates and information on how you can get involved.

Click here to see the full strategy.

Welsh Ocean Literacy Coalition Partners

North Wales Wildlife Trust
RNLI
Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum (PCF)
Bangor University
RYA Cymru Wales
Keep Wales Tidy
Prosiect SIARC 
Cardiff University
Sea Watch Foundation
Port of Milford Haven
Marine Conservation Society
NatureQuest Academy CIC | Porthcawl
University of Southampton
RSPB Cymru
Amgueddfa Cymru
WcVA
Natural Resources Wales
Welsh Government Wales Coasts and Seas Partnership (CaSP Cymru) working together to address marine resilience | GOV.WALES
Sea Trust
National Nature Service Wales
Wales Coastal Monitoring Centre | WCMC
Neath Port Talbot Council
Wildlife Trust Wales
Câr y Môr
Davitt Jones Bould Law
Project Seagrass
Adventure Smart
European Subsea Cables Association
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
UK Women in Fisheries
Women in Welsh Fisheries
National Trust
Tir Canol