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Newcastle University and the Marine Biological Association have received a marine licence for the Green Gravel Kelp Restoration Project, which aims to restore native kelp beds along England's northeast coast to address climate change and biodiversity loss. Additionally, marine licences have been granted for the Weymouth Magnetic Open Sea Range and the refurbishment of Bridgemarsh Marina in Essex, while the Environment Agency plans to create over 20 hectares of intertidal habitat on Thorney Island by 2030. Two marine licence applications for the Norfolk Vanguard West offshore wind farm have also been submitted to investigate unexploded ordnance for safe infrastructure development.