Living Sea Walls: Making Space For Nature

This year we wrapped up our Living Sea Walls project — a nature-based solution bringing biodiversity back to our hard coastlines. Installed at three sites along the Menai Strait, these specially designed concrete panels mimic the cracks, crevices, and textures of natural rocky shores, giving marine life a better chance to thrive.

Traditional sea defences are smooth and lifeless for wildlife. Living Sea Walls offer an alternative — blending coastal protection with habitat creation. We’re excited to see what species choose to call these new structures home over the coming months!

This project has brought people together. Volunteers and Bangor University students have been out monitoring the sites, collecting water quality data and looking out for early signs of marine life moving in.

Meanwhile, local schools have joined in through hands-on workshops, crafting their own marine-inspired clay tiles and learning about the rich ecosystems of the Menai Strait.

We’ve also collaborated with local artist Aliss Curtis to create eye-catching murals at two local schools. These artworks celebrate local species and spark curiosity about the project — helping the next generation understand the importance of healthy coastal habitats.

This project was made possible thanks to LNPCymru, Cyngor Ynys Mon and Cyngor Gwynedd.