A new round of funding is set to support a series of coastal projects in Wales.
Seven different schemes across six local authorities will share £540,761 to improve marine environments and build economic resilience in coastal areas.
Backed by the Welsh Government, the funding will contribute to long-term sustainability efforts in the fishing industry and surrounding communities.
The projects span Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Flintshire, Gwynedd, and Ynys Môn.
Llyr Gruffydd, Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability, said: "Wales’ coastal communities are the custodians of our richest marine environments, and this funding backs their work to protect and sustain them for future generations.
"From restoring native oysters in Laugharne to monitoring marine mammals off the Gwynedd coast, these projects show what local knowledge and community action can achieve.
"We're investing in clean seas, strong aquaculture and fisheries supply chains and resilient coastal economies because Wales's coastline is one of our greatest assets."
Among the funded initiatives is a purpose-built native oyster spatting pond in Laugharne.
A new community-led marine observatory programme will also be established across the Menai Strait.
Other projects include citizen science monitoring in Cardigan Bay, the development of a sustainable seafood trail in Conwy, and harbour safety improvements at Connah's Quay and Amlwch Port.
Enhanced marine mammal monitoring will be carried out in Gwynedd through the Clust i'r Môr initiative.
Councillor Chris Dolphin, cabinet member for environment, regeneration, countryside, and tourism at Flintshire County Council, said: "We are delighted to have been awarded Coastal Capacity Building Funding!
"We look forward to starting works at Connah’s Quay Docks, installing new commercial mooring rings, interpretation signage and new benches.
"These will make the area safer, with more opportunities for commercial marine and fisheries use and for organised recreational use.
"This is a hugely important step on our journey towards completion of our Flintshire Coast Park Management Plan for Connah’s Quay Hub."
The funding will support projects designed to deliver environmental, economic and social benefits for Wales's coastal communities.
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