Cynhaliwyd Symposiwm Morwellt 2025 y DU yng Nghaerdydd yr wythnos ddiwethaf, gan ddod â gwyddonwyr, gweithwyr cadwraeth proffesiynol, ymarferwyr, a grwpiau cymunedol ynghyd o bob rhan o’r DU. Wedi’i gynnal gan Brosiect Morwellt, y digwyddiad oedd y cyntaf yng nghyfres Symposiwm Morwellt y DU (UKSS) i dderbyn cymeradwyaeth fel Gweithgaredd
The UK Seagrass Symposium 2025 took place in Cardiff last week, bringing together scientists, conservation professionals, practitioners, and community groups from across the UK. Hosted by Project Seagrass, the event was the first in the UK Seagrass Symposium (UKSS) series to receive endorsement as an official Ocean Decade Activity as
Between the 11th and 13th November 2025, scientists, conservation professionals, practitioners, and community groups from across the UK will converge in Cardiff for the 2025 UK Seagrass Symposium (UKSS). Hosted by Project Seagrass, the event will build upon the success of the inaugural UKSS (hosted by Ocean Conservation Trust and
Cynhaliwyd Symposiwm Morwellt 2025 y DU yng Nghaerdydd yr wythnos ddiwethaf, gan ddod â gwyddonwyr, gweithwyr cadwraeth proffesiynol, ymarferwyr, a grwpiau cymunedol ynghyd o bob rhan o’r DU. Wedi’i gynnal gan Brosiect Morwellt, y digwyddiad oedd y cyntaf yng nghyfres Symposiwm Morwellt y DU (UKSS) i dderbyn cymeradwyaeth fel Gweithgaredd Degawd Cefnfor swyddogol fel rhan o Ddegawd Cefnfor y Cenhedloedd Unedig. Dywedodd Huw Irranca-Davies, Dirprwy Brif Weinidog ac Ysgrifennydd Cabinet dros Newid Hinsawdd a Materion Gwledig, wrth draddodi’r araith agoriadol: “Mae adfer cynefinoedd corsydd hallt a morwellt yng Nghymru yn allweddol ar gyfer mynd i’r afael â’r argyfyngau hinsawdd a byd natur yr ydym yn eu hwynebu. Rwy’n hynod falch o’r hyn mae Rhwydwaith Morwellt Cymru yn ei gyflawni a datblygiad Cynllun Gweithredu Morwellt Cenedlaethol Cymru.” “Bydd dull Prosiect Morwellt o ganolbwyntio ar y gymuned yn darparu glasbrint ar gyfer gweithredu cenedlaethol, gan gefnogi swyddi gwyrdd cynaliadwy ledled Cymru nawr ac yn y dyfodol.” Roedd cael Symposiwm Morwellt y DU yng Nghymru yn addas wedi i Lywodraeth Cymru gymeradwyo’r Cynllun Gweithredu Morwellt Cenedlaethol i Gymru yn gynharach eleni, yr ymrwymiad cyntaf o’i fath yn fyd-eang. Cynhaliwyd y digwyddiad yn Techniquest ym Mae Caerdydd, a daeth dros 200 o gynrychiolwyr i arwain trafodaethau a gweithredoedd i amddiffyn ac adfer morwellt y DU. Dywedodd Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth, Prif Weithredwr Prosiect Morwellt a Chadeirydd cyntaf Rhwydwaith Morwellt Cymru: “Rwyf wrth fy modd o fod wedi dod ag ail Symposiwm Morwellt y DU i Gymru. Mae’r digwyddiad wedi bod yn llwyddiant ysgubol – mae wedi cryfhau’r cydweithio rhwng gwyddonwyr, ymarferwyr, a gwneuthurwyr polisi o bob rhan o’r DU, ac wedi amlygu bod y Cynllun Gweithredu Morwellt Cenedlaethol i Gymru bellach yn darparu glasbrint i wledydd eraill. Ochr yn ochr â chynghrair ryngwladol o ymarferwyr morwellt, rydym yn arwain y ffordd, yn symud o weledigaeth i weithredu, gan adfer dolydd, llywio polisi ac amddiffyn ein treftadaeth forol.” Mae’r cydweithredu a’r cydweithio a fabwysiadwyd gan Symposiwm Morwellt y DU yn allweddol i fynd i’r afael â’r heriau sy’n wynebu morwellt y DU ar hyn o bryd. Noddwyd y Symposiwm gan Llywodraeth Cymru, Ystâd y Goron, Grid Cenedlaethol y DU,, ACT Sustainably, Rhwydweithiau Trydan yr Alban a’r De, Blue Robotics, a Frontiers. Cefnogwyr Y digwyddiad oedd y cyntaf yng nghyfres Symposiwm Morwellt y DU (UKSS) i dderbyn cymeradwyaeth fel Gweithgaredd Degawd Cefnfor swyddogol fel rhan o Ddegawd Cefnfor y Cenhedloedd Unedig.
The UK Seagrass Symposium 2025 took place in Cardiff last week, bringing together scientists, conservation professionals, practitioners, and community groups from across the UK. Hosted by Project Seagrass, the event was the first in the UK Seagrass Symposium (UKSS) series to receive endorsement as an official Ocean Decade Activity as part of the United Nations Ocean Decade. Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies delivered the opening address, and said: “Restoring seagrass and saltmarsh habitats in Wales is crucial for tackling the climate and nature emergencies we face. I am incredibly proud of what Seagrass Network Cymru is achieving and the development of Wales’ own National Seagrass Action Plan. “Project Seagrass’s community-focused approach will provide a blueprint for national implementation, supporting sustainable green jobs across Wales now and into the future.” A UK Seagrass Symposium in Wales is fitting following the Welsh Government’s endorsement of the National Seagrass Action Plan for Wales earlier this year, the first commitment of its kind globally. The event took place at Techniquest in Cardiff Bay and saw over 200 delegates come together to drive forward discussions and actions to protect and restore UK seagrass. Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth, CEO of Project Seagrass and inaugural Chair of Seagrass Network Cymru said: “I am delighted to have brought the second UK Seagrass Symposium to Wales. The event has been a tremendous success — it has strengthened the collaborations between scientists, practitioners and policymakers across the UK, and highlighted that the National Seagrass Action Plan for Wales is now providing a blueprint for other nations. Alongside an international alliance of seagrass practitioners, we are leading the way, moving from vision to action, restoring meadows, shaping policy and protecting our marine heritage.” The collective action and collaboration fostered by the UK Seagrass Symposium is key to addressing the challenges that UK seagrass currently faces. The Symposium was sponsored by Welsh Government, The Crown Estate, National Grid UK, ACT Sustainably, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, Blue Robotics, and Frontiers. Thank you to our UK Seagrass Symposium Sponsors The event was the first in the UK Seagrass Symposium (UKSS) series to receive endorsement as an official Ocean Decade Activity as part of the United Nations Ocean Decade.
Between the 11th and 13th November 2025, scientists, conservation professionals, practitioners, and community groups from across the UK will converge in Cardiff for the 2025 UK Seagrass Symposium (UKSS). Hosted by Project Seagrass, the event will build upon the success of the inaugural UKSS (hosted by Ocean Conservation Trust and Cornwall Wildlife Trust in 2023) with the Cardiff conference anticipated to welcome over 200 delegates to the Welsh Capital. Attendees will participate in a programme of inspiring talks from keynote speakers, panel discussions, and workshops led by some of the world’s leading seagrass scientists. The event, which will take place at Techniquest in Cardiff Bay and is sponsored by the Crown Estate, will drive forward discussions and actions to protect and restore UK seagrass, alongside providing an invaluable networking opportunity for attendees to share knowledge on seagrass science, policy, and management. Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth, CEO of Project Seagrass and Chair of Seagrass Network Cymru said: “I’m delighted to be bringing this conference to Wales in 2025. This is an opportunity to connect science, policy, and action by bringing together those working on seagrass from across the UK. Interest in seagrass has grown substantially in the past few years and this is a forum to share and enhance our collective knowledge to advance towards a healthy and connected UK seascape.” Seagrass meadows play a critical role in keeping our oceans healthy and stocked with food and are important allies to tackle the global climate and biodiversity crises. Yet the current condition of seagrass in the UK is generally poor due to multiple pressures, including poor water quality, and direct physical damage from moorings and anchors with extensive loss having occurred since the 19th Century. The collective action and collaboration fostered by the UK Seagrass Symposium is key to addressing the challenges that UK seagrass currently faces. Dr Benjamin Jones, 2022-24 President of World Seagrass Association said: “Given the increasing challenges that seagrass meadows globally face, I see this UK Seagrass Symposium as a crucial opportunity to build a diverse, equitable, and collaborative UK seagrass community to tackle seagrass decline. We need to both learn from others and share our successes and failures; we simply do not have the time to wait, we need to collaborate, and we need to collaborate now.” A UK Seagrass Symposium hosted in the Welsh Capital is fitting following the Welsh Government’s endorsement of a National Seagrass Action Plan for Wales earlier this year. The Plan presents a blueprint for action over the next five years to achieve a vision where Welsh seagrass meadows are supporting marine biodiversity, vibrant communities, a sustainable economy, and making a valuable contribution to the climate emergency response. Registration for the UK Seagrass Symposium will open later this month. To discuss sponsorship opportunities contact: ben@projectseagrass.org.
