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flag Dredged sediment from Lymington Harbour is restoring eroding saltmarshes, boosting coastal protection and marine life.

flag Dredged sediment from Lymington Harbour in southern England is being used to restore eroding saltmarshes that protect the harbour and its economy. flag The project, led by Lymington Harbour Commissioners and Land & Water Group with support from the Crown Estate and Environment Agency, places dredged mud at optimal elevations to encourage native plant regrowth. flag Using modified Victorian-era drag boxes and modern equipment, 800 cubic meters were deployed in 2024, resulting in rapid vegetation recovery. flag A follow-up in 2025 doubled the volume moved in less time, with restored areas surviving winter and thriving in spring. flag Experts say the method could be replicated nationally, repurposing millions of tonnes of dredged material currently dumped at sea to combat coastal erosion and support biodiversity, as saltmarshes sustain 80% of inshore marine species.

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