Who gets to work for the ocean?

A new report from Pelagos and Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum explores how class, geography, access and opportunity shape pathways into marine conservation careers across South West Wales.

The research examined the barriers young people from working-class backgrounds can face when pursuing marine conservation careers, from limited entry-level opportunities and missing vocational pathways to financial pressures, confidence and unequal access to networks and experiences.

The report also highlights practical opportunities for change across education, policy, employment, funding and community access.

“Britain does not have a talent problem, it has a system that quietly filters talent out”

Nazir Afzal, Chancellor of University of Manchester

Download the full report here.