Scotland’s Acting Net Zero and Energy Secretary Gillian Martin said: “It is great to see this investment by SSEN into seagrass restoration, which will benefit wildlife and coastal communities all around Scotland and which really demonstrates the value of SMEEF as an innovative vehicle to attract investment into nature.
Shirley Robertson, SSEN Distribution’s head of strategic planning and sustainability, said: “We are honoured to be involved in this ongoing partnership and welcome these four organisations, based in SSEN’s north of Scotland distribution area to the programme.
SMEEF is hosted by NatureScot, whose chief executive Nick Halfhide said: “This is a wonderful example of business and the public sector joining forces to make a real difference to improve the health of our seas, helping to tackle the nature and climate emergencies.
Scotland’s most comprehensive seagrass planting programme has been launched to help restore nature in seas around the country.
The partnership said Scottish seas are a special place for marine habitats like seagrass, with the country’s coasts stretching 18,000km and containing 8,000 species or more.
