Viking Bay, Broadstairs

The Thanet coast is amongst the best wildlife sites in Europe...

You can find out more about this internationally important area for birds and marine life around our chalk coastline on this website. This covers information relating to the management of the North East Kent European marine sites (NEKEMS) and about the Thanet Coast Project, working with local people to help safeguard the wildlife and the coastlines' unique features.

This site includes the current action plan for 2013-18 for the North East Kent Marine Protected Area (NEKMPA) to incorporate the existing management framework of the NEKEMS and the new Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ).

Latest News

Turnstone - Bird Roosts that Need A BOOST! (Winter 2014/15)

Thanet Coast (NEKMPA) Events - 2015 LISTING with 'Scavenger & Great Eggcase Hunts' now open for bookings!

Volunteering on the Thanet Coast - join the NE Kent MPA Coastal Volunteers!
NE Kent MPA Action Plan 2013-18 - current actions on the coast
'Managing the North East Kent Coast' - summary leaflet
The former North East Kent European Marine Sites Management Scheme (2007-12) - in depth!
Thanet Coast MCZ - a new designation to add better marine protection of marine life

- also see latest Press Releases: 21 Nov 2013 (DEFRA)

'Follow the Thanet Coastal Codes: how you can 'reduce your impact' on the coast
'Water Safety in Thanet" - view the Water Safety DVD produced for schools in Thanet
Latest press releases from around the Thanet Coast
What's it all about - algal! Interesting seaweed on the Thanet coast
First 10 years on the Thanet coast - see Thanet Coast newsletters (2001-11)

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