In this episode of A Drop in the Ocean, I sit down with Dean Spears, Head of Sussex Bay - a bold, hopeful project reimagining 100 miles of coastline from Camber Sands to Selsey Bill.

Dean shares the story behind Sussex Bay’s mission to build a £50 million fund for nature-led recovery, restoring our seascape, rivers and coastal habitats so communities and wildlife can thrive together. From blue natural capital to coastal regeneration, this is a conversation about connection, leadership with kindness, and believing in a future bigger than ourselves.

We explore the challenges and opportunities of building a regional movement for ocean and river recovery, how Sussex Bay brings partners and communities together, and what it really takes to turn vision into action at scale.

A grounded, optimistic look at how place-based restoration can create healthier ecosystems, stronger communities, and a more resilient coastline.

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