“The Sea Hives lesson was a really fun lesson. It was informative but not boring at all. I loved the fact that we got to see what it looked like under the water. I liked the fact that you showed us where you went wrong and how you fixed it. ” Sea Cadet Comment following presentation in Weymouth in February 2025
“The Sea Hives I really enjoyed the Sea Hives session at the conference. It was really informative and it was interesting to see how David had come up with a relatively simple solution to increasing biodiversity in industrial marine areas. The best part of what I took away from the lesson was that it is relatively easy for a good idea to work if you are determined and clever enough, which was inspiring to hear about”.
(Sea Cadet comment – Worcester Unit)
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The Blue Economy is a regenerative practice. Understanding that the natural world is the foundation of assets upon which economies and societies rest. Regenerating the natural world is therefore a key consideration in all Blue Economy activities. Of course, that does not mean that physical development of infrastructure can not happen. It does mean that when physical infrastructure is required the impact on the natural world, the loss of bio diversity, the reduction in ecological resilience must be considered and mitigated. It is for this reason that SeaHives is an important step forwards, that supports the regeneration of the natural world on two fronts. Made from recycled ocean plastic they improve ocean health by removing pollution and once installed they acting as a catalyst for the regeneration of ocean life. SeaHives improve biodiversity and bring all the benefits associated with that – healthy, sustainable oceans offer healthy sustainable societies and economies. Furthermore, SeaHives can be manufactured locally to create new jobs for coastal communities.
Jonathan Turner
Co-founder and Director
NLA International Ltd
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Weymouth Harbour has a strategic vision of “Thriving Dorset harbours at the heart of our communities”. To achieve this, our goal is to work in partnership with our stakeholders and actively engage and support opportunities to enhance and protect the natural environment.
The SeaHive project provides an opportunity to increase the diversity and density of marine life in the local area and support the local fishing industry.
SeaHives use recycled fishing nets in their manufacture, they provide a tangible example of the ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’ message being promoted in local Primary Schools, and the wider Weymouth community.
Having successfully deployed the SeaHives in April underneath the Pleasure Pier, we are looking forward to observing how the ecology of the SeaHives develops, and the broader benefits that they may bring by providing a safe haven where there was none before.
Jamie Joyce
Weymouth Harbour Master
Dorset Council
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The current SeaHives Ltd product has strong merits and a clear USP focused on the use of recycled materials to benefit the marine environment. SeaHives Ltd has followed a logical development pathway with a focus on real world tests to both increase awareness of the product, prove its environmental credentials and bypass
Neil Farrington
Position
OREC
