Review and evaluation of the Coastbusters project: Synthesis report

1. Use existing data to provide an overall summary and synthesis of the results of the Coastbusters project up until Summer 2024. Including a statistical analysis on the significance of the results. 2. Conduct telephone/online interviews with project volunteers and stakeholders to gather information on wider benefits, perceptions and engagement. 3. Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the Coastbusters project. 4. Outline any lessons learned and recommendations for the future of this project and for any similar control work of invasive non native species by volunteers in coastal environments.