Join Sea Scotland 2026 as a conference sponsor! Your support is crucial to help us make it as engaging, diverse and inclusive as possible. Plus it's a great opportunity to showcase your work and contribution to the sector. 🪸 🌊 For more details, go to www.seascotland.scot 📆 27th October 2026

It's really great to see the contribution of citizen science efforts to data and policymaking - thanks @cathgem2000.bsky.social 🩵

It was great to share a Beachwatch update with the @communitiesforseas.bsky.social Marine Litter Group highlighting the new @mcsuk.bsky.social Beachwatch Data Explorer: beachwatch-data-explorer.vercel.app/explore With an important reminder this only provides a snapshot of what litter is out there!

One of our members is part of the Resilience of Anthropocene Coasts and Communities project, investigating some of the thousands of coastal landfill sites at risk of erosion and releasing of pollutants to the marine environment. Read all about it here: www.communitiesforseas.scot/historic-coa...

We are really grateful to @inspiringscotland.bsky.social and Changing Ideas for supporting us to campaign for improved and accessible water quality information and pathways that enable communities to develop local solutions and hold polluters to account! 🌊

Today we raised our voices outside Scottish Parliament in one last push to ensure politicians stand up for Scotland's nature. The Natural Environment Bill could be a game-changer - introducing nature targets and Swift bricks. The final debate starts today, we hope to see major wins for wildlife.

Interested in the ocean but don't know where to start? 💭 🌊 Turning the Tide is our flagship training and skill development programme for young people to kickstart their journey in marine advocacy 🌊 Sign up: bit.ly/ttt26-intro and read more: youthforseas.org/turning-the-...

Are you an individual or a member of a group in Scotland with an interest in seagrass who could benefit from being part of the Collaborative? Get in touch with us to register to be involved: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Last month saw the launch of the Scottish Seagrass Collaborative! The aim of the Collaborative is to connect people, share knowledge, and create opportunities for training, resources, and joint action that strengthen seagrass conservation efforts across Scotland.

Recently, CCN members came together to explore how arts, culture and heritage relate to marine conservation, and how we can use them to engage new audiences and foster deeper connections with the marine environment 🐟🎨 Read all about it in our blog: www.communitiesforseas.scot/arts-mini-ga...

One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We can change this. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature. Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets #Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill

The #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt starts today! 🌎 This month thousands of #nurdlehunters will be collecting vital #plasticpellet pollution data & calling for change💪 Join in and be part of the solution 🔎 For more on how to take part & how to download our new app▶️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...

This week, the Scottish Government announced proposed management measures for Priority Marine Features not covered by the inshore MPA network, which will be taken to public consultation in November 🪸 Read out blog to find out what this means: www.communitiesforseas.scot/new-manageme...

Good news 🥳 Morocco is now the 60th nation to sign on to the High Seas Treaty. This means, for the first time, protections against harmful human activities can extend across international waters, safeguarding countless marine species. A huge win for marine life, ocean health, and future generations.

It's been a busy summer for CCN - read our newsletter to find out what we have been up to! www.communitiesforseas.scot/ccn-summer-n...

I’m obsessed with snorkelling in Scotland: starfish below, sea eagles overhead – and it really isn’t that cold

🔴 NEW: A ban on a Norwegian salmon farming company dumping toxic pesticides in a Highland loch following 273 environmental breaches over six months has been strongly defended by the Scottish Government’s green watchdog. Our latest: theferret.scot/salmo...

The next Scottish Government will bring us to 2030, the milestone year where Scotland has committed to halting biodiversity loss. This makes next year's elections a critical moment for Scotland's seas. Read CCN's priorities for the 2026 elections: www.communitiesforseas.scot/2026-electio...

Scotland's first snorkel festival is happening in just a few weeks! From the 27th - 29th June, there will be loads going on along the Berwickshire coast, including kids pool sessions, guided sea sessions,, photography competitions, and interesting talks 🐳

"I just couldn't believe the regeneration that had happened and I was just swimming along with a demand valve in my mouth and a huge smile on my face. This is what it was all about" Great to see this coverage of seabed recovery off Arran 🐟@arrancoast.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Our oceans are vital - for nature, climate, and people 🐟 This #WorldOceanDay, we would like to celebrate the communities across the coasts of Scotland who do incredible work to protect and restore our seas 🌊

🌊 Today is World Ocean Day 🤿 This short clip showcases just a tiny fraction of the incredible life we have in Scottish coastal waters. There is so much out there, and it is all worthy of our protection! #worldoceanday2025 #ocean #underwater #saltwaterlife #divediscoverdefend #scotland

Lots of community discussions & consultations about to start on #Arran @arrancoast.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social www.ardrossanherald.com/news/2520988...

More than 135,000 cleaner fish have died at a Highland salmon farm run by Norwegian-owned Mowi, prompting welfare concerns and a formal complaint. Read the full story: theferret.scot/13500...

Delighted to join the inaugural Board of Trustees of @communitiesforseas.bsky.social! This marks an exciting milestone for this network of community-led organisations and I’m honoured to support its mission and help shape its future. 👉 www.communitiesforseas.scot

Exciting news - CCN has received charitable status! We are so excited for this next chapter! Huge thank you to our members and supporters who have helped us reach this stage, and to @faunaflora.bsky.social for hosting the network over the past few years🌊 www.communitiesforseas.scot/coastal-comm...

In April, a serious pollution incident came to light in Loch Hourn when a fisherman found his catch dead and smelling strongly of bleach. It is still not clear exactly what happened. Read Friends of Loch Hourn's outline of the event and its aftermath: www.communitiesforseas.scot/discharge-of...

🌊 Sea Scotland 2025🌊 This autumn, ahead of next year’s election, we will host our first ever Ocean Hustings, in partnership with @youth4seas.bsky.social Discuss plans to support our marine environment and coastal communities with Scottish political parties: www.seascotland.scot/sea-scotland...

Last chance to apply for this exciting post as a part-time Seagrass Officer with Kintyre Coastal Network! 🌱 If you want to support practical conservation work along the Kintyre coast and work with a small, friendly team, this could be the role for you! 🌊 www.kintyrecoastalnetwork.org/vacancypage

Applications for our Youth Ocean Action Fund are now OPEN! 🐳 With grants for both individuals and projects/campaigns, there's funding available to support your ocean advocacy, whatever that looks like! All info and how to apply: youthforseas.org/action-fund ✊

Passionate about protecting Scotland's wildlife and habitats? The #NatureOfScotland Awards seeks out the unsung heroes dedicated to conservation efforts across the country. Know a person, project or partnership that fits the bill? Apply by 27 May bit.ly/natureofscot...

📣 Got ideas for an ocean advocacy campaign? Want to attend an event or training to develop your marine skills? 💡 We're launching a Youth Ocean Action Fund to support young people to make their innovative ocean advocacy ideas a reality✊ Read more 👉 youthforseas.org/action-fund 🧠

CCN members Moray Ocean Community have launched their brand new website! Have a look to learn more about the group, find out what they have been up to, and find some great citizen science resources 🐳 www.morayoceancommunity.co.uk

There are so many incredible organisations working to protect our seas & coasts that you might never have heard of! We've rounded up 10 you need to know about. Head to the news section on our website to check it out (🔗in bio), and stay tuned for Part 2! #MarineConservation #Scotland #OceanAction

On Wednesday we hosted a briefing event with the Coastal Communities Network which jointly criticised the Scottish government's slow progress on on marine protection, and urged action. Read more: www.scotlink.org/community-gr...

Some exciting job opportunities have opened up at the Berwickshire Marine Reserve for the Summer period⬇️ 🐋1 x Head Ranger 🐬2 x Marine Rangers The deadline to apply: Midnight, Sunday 20th April⏰ Find out more on their website: www.berwickshiremarinereserve.org.uk/vacancies-1

“The industry claims to be the best regulated in the world, and yet takes legal action against any attempts to implement regulation” theferret.scot/salmo...

This is a really great opportunity for young people to help shape the future of Scotland's seas 🌊

The Leopard-spot goby (Thorogobius ephippiatus) is a small, cryptic fish species often seen by divers in the South Arran MPA. It belongs to the Gobiidae family, a diverse group of bottom-dwelling fish. This species is known for its striking pattern of dark spots on a pale body, #Biodiversity #Marine

🤿 Online talk 🤿Join us for an exciting presentation by Bethany Walsh, unveiling her MSc research on marine recreation around the Isle of Arran. The talk will be 1 hour with an opportunity for Q&A at the end. Tickets are FREE but donations welcome. Book your place at: bit.ly/MarineRecreationTalk.

If your community has united to take action for nature in your local area, share your story, and enter our #NatureOfScotland Community Initiative award!🙌 We want to celebrate your innovative ideas and positive impact 👉 bit.ly/NatureofScotland

First puffins of the year spotted!👀📢 We spotted our very first puffins of 2025 over the weekend on our Craigleith live camera: seabird.org/webcams/crai... 📷©️Nicol Nicolson

Pholis gunnellus, found in UK shallow coastal waters Butterfish prefers hiding in crevices or burrowing into the seabed. It's an adaptable and resilient species, capable of surviving in intertidal zones where it can be exposed to fluctuating temperatures and salinity levels. #MPAsWork

The Lamlash Bay on the Isle of Arran—the UK's first community-led marine protected area—is managed by volunteers who use GIS to map underwater conditions, collect research data, monitor biodiversity, and record the remarkable comeback from trawling. www.esri.com/about/newsro...

🐟Marine Life Discoveries Around Arran🐟 Join us for a fascinating journey beneath the waters of Arran. From unusual species to thriving habitats, we’ll explore the exciting biodiversity revealed through citizen science surveys. 📆 Monday 24th February ⏰ 7pm for 7.30pm 📍 Ormidale Pavilion, Brodick

Edinburgh Shoreline is on Bluesky! We are a grass roots charity working round the Forth, committed to encouraging a world where local people appreciate, value and protect the incredible Forth marine and coastal life. Give us a follow to hear about our exciting events and projects this year! 🌊

"I’m campaigning for legal protection for these fish, because no one has done a proper assessment of the impact of removing cleaner fish from Scottish reefs..." Melanie, a member of Friends of Loch Hourn, spoke to the Guardian on her fascination with wrasse 🐟 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

A really great opportunity to join the team at COAST! 🐙

❗VACANCY❗ Great opportunity with @mcsuk.bsky.social - Citizen Science Programme Developer! 🦪🪸🦭🌊 jobs.mcsuk.org/MarineConser...