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Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans, Lewis Pugh, has been appointed as the first Ambassador for Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.

Plymouth's new Ocean Heroes have all contributed to the well-being of those who use the coastline and its environment as well as encouraging more people to take the plunge and enjoy the benefits of being in, around and under Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.

The University of Plymouth has been announced as the Education Partner for the marine-themed Big Blue Splash event being held in and around Plymouth Sound National Marine Park on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July 2022.

Britain’s Ocean City’s Big Blue Splash is set to make bigger waves thanks to sponsorship from Brittany Ferries.

Two new swimming pontoons have been installed in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park this week, after a hugely successful trial last summer.

The National Marine Park Big Blue Splash is coming to Plymouth Sound on 23 and 24 July 2022 and will give locals the chance to try out an amazing range of activities on, in and next to the ocean.

Tickets for the National Marine Park Open Weekend at the National Marine Aquarium on 1 to 3 April sold out in just four minutes – but if you missed out, there’s now a chance to win special golden ticket experiences.

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