An additional 14.5 million Danish kroner have been added to an application pool focused on restoring and strengthening marine nature in Denmark, bringing the total available funds to 43.5 million kroner. The Danish Nature Fund contributed the additional funds.

The Ministry of Environment made the announcement in a press release.

Municipalities and other local entities are eligible to apply for the funds, which are intended for nature restoration projects in Danish coastal waters. These projects may include establishing more stone reefs and eelgrass beds.

Minister for Environment Magnus Heunicke (S) emphasized the challenges facing Danish coastal waters. He stated that habitat restoration is a key tool, noting the positive impact of stone reef establishment on the return of animal and plant life. He also underscored the importance of increased restoration efforts in collaboration with The Danish Nature Fund to create healthy, natural seabed environments.

Bengt Holst, chairman of The Danish Nature Fund, highlighted the impact of the biodiversity crisis on both terrestrial and marine life. He expressed satisfaction that the Nature Fund, together with the Marine Nature Fund, can improve conditions for marine life by providing more habitats for fish, animals, and plants in Danish waters.

The funding pool is part of a broader political agreement aimed at restoring marine nature with a total of 500 million kroner by 2030. In 2025, 100 million kroner has been allocated for various initiatives. The Ministry of Environment stated that applications for funding will be accepted until the end of September. Individual projects can receive a maximum of 12 million kroner.