Friends of the Coast
Mission Statement


A Friend of the Coast is:

  • aware of the values and vulnerabilities of the coastal and marine environment *)
  • aware of the value of coastal waters as the oceans' nurseries
  • aware of the value of the coastline as a place of prime nature experience
  • supporting the conservation of natural and cultural heritage
  • supporting measures against the overfishing and depletion of the oceans and seas
  • supportive to responsible tourism (more information)
  • ready to help avoid climate change (through energy consumption behaviour)
  • ready to actively support this work when appropriate.

*) the programme will start in Europe but projects in the Caribbean are being considered. !