Falmouth students’ protest art backs Boardmasters call to end bottom trawling

Falmouth students’ protest art backs Boardmasters call to end bottom trawling

Boardmasters is teaming up with Oceana and Falmouth University students on a new art-led campaign to push for a ban on bottom trawling in UK marine protected areas.

Boardmasters, Oceana and Falmouth University

Oceana is the official environmental partner of Boardmasters, Cornwall’s own surf and music festival which, since its inception, has proudly called the Cornish coast home. Under the partnership the two organisations join forces to raise awareness and take action with a collective goal of protecting the ocean and coastlines. This year, Boardmasters is taking its commitme…

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Boardmasters Festival Backs Oceana’s Call to Protect UK Ocean Sanctuaries

Boardmasters, Oceana and Falmouth University students call for a ban on destructive bottom trawling in UK marine protected areas.

Boardmasters backs Oceana's ocean sanctuary campaign

Boardmasters is throwing its weight behind a campaign to end destructive bottom trawling in UK marine protected areas, teaming up with ocean conservation charity Oceana and arts students from Falmouth University to spotlight the issue at this year’s festival. Oceana, the official environmental partner of Boardmasters, has worked with the Cornish surf and music festival for several years on ocean protection initiatives, and this year the pair are…