The Thanet Coast Project (TCP) was set up in 2001 as a result of the workshops held with stakeholder to drive forward the priorities which people had identified. The project is based within the North East Kent Marine Protected Area (NEKPMA) which has numerous designations for its important bird and marine life. The main aim of TCP is to:

• Raise awareness of the important marine and bird life,
  and how to avoid damaging them
• Work with local people to safeguard coastal wildlife
  and help implement the Management Scheme action
• Encourage and run wildlife related events
  and make links with wildlife, green tourism, coast-scape and the arts
• Be a focal point for enquiries and gathering information
  on coastal wildlife and environmental issues
• Keep everyone informed with progress through various means such as Website, Facebook, Twitter, posters, newsletters and articles.