Sea the Connection
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Following on from our Oceans of Value project and the wider work of the Trust’s Living Seas programme, we’re delighted to launch of latest marine project, Sea the Connection. Understanding …
Charities urge stronger protection for Scotland’s seas as landmark reports reveal amount of carbon stored in UK seabed habitats for the first time
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WWF, Scottish Wildlife Trust and RSPB Scotland are calling for urgent strengthening of marine protections as a landmark report published today provides the most comprehensive estimate of carbon stored in …
Orkney and Small Isles snorkel trails highlight best of Scotland’s marine life
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Two new snorkel trails have been launched in Orkney and the Small Isles, giving locals and visitors an opportunity to discover the islands’ unique marine wildlife. Developed by the Scottish …
Explore hidden treasures with South Ayrshire snorkel trail
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The best snorkelling sites from Ballantrae to Troon on the Ayrshire coast have been compiled, by the Scottish Wildlife Trust in association with Adventure Carrick, into a useful snorkel trail …
Conservation charities call on Scottish Ministers to reject proposed Berwick Bank wind farm
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Leading conservation charities are calling on Scottish Ministers to reject a renewables development that could wreak unacceptable levels of ecological damage – including to vulnerable seabird populations – off Scotland’s …
Joined-up marine planning needed for the Irish Sea
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A group of 13 conservation bodies, known collectively as the Irish Sea Network, is urging planners in all six nations bordering the Irish Sea to collaborate and cooperate, for the …
Spotlight on seagrass with new South Fife snorkel trail
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A new self-guided snorkel trail for South Fife has been launched by the Scottish Wildlife Trust in partnership with The Ecology Centre. Featuring five amazing coastal sites, the snorkel trail …
NEW Snorkel Trail invites you to Dive In the Moray Firth
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We have created a new self-led Snorkel Trail featuring accessible sites to explore along the stunning Moray Firth coast. The trail was designed in partnership with Macduff Marine Aquarium, which …
Global eco-streaming channel picks up Orkney marine film
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Our newly released film, Oceans of Value, which shares local people’s emotional connections with Orkney’s marine environment, has been picked-up by global not-for-profit streaming channel, Ecoflix, which is dedicated to …
Watch our Oceans of Value Film
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Our film – Oceans of Value, captures interviews with 26 local people in Orkney to unearth their values and relationship with the sea, how they have seen the marine environment …