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A landmark victory for our oceans: the Global Ocean Treaty comes to life
The Global Ocean Treaty entered into force on 17th January 2026. The Treaty is now international law – the most significant victory for ocean protection and restoration. Greenpeace has been campaigning for…
The Incoming Tide podcast with Fiona Laing
Just how abundant were Arran’s seas? In this latest episode of The Incoming Tide podcast, COAST Co-Founder Don McNeish is joined by Arran local, Fiona Laing, to tell the story of the…
Arran screenings of Ocean, featuring COAST
Ocean with David Attenborough which has been making cinematic history across the UK, is coming to Arran next week! Arran conservation charity showcased in Sir David Attenborough’s OCEAN
NatureScot research on the maerl beds in the South Arran MPA
A living seabed: monitoring maerl in the South Arran MPA
Antarctic Krill, and Ocean Treaties
Environment, our Role and the Power of the big Players Many individuals, ENGOS, the United Nations have worked over the last 50 years to protect Antarctica. However, in November 2024, a headline…
Illegal Fishing Prosecution Undermines Scotland’s Marine Conservation Efforts
Following a recent incident involving illegal fishing activity in the Lamlash Bay No Take Zone, COAST issued the following press release last month: Long-term Research Jeopardised Inadequate enforcement The Need for Vessel…
Survival of our Oceans
© OpenStreetMap © OpenStreetMap Photos: Cabo Pulmo National Park © OpenStreetMap Examine the operation of the Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre (SBPAC). Initiate the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), whose findings must be…
A legal victory for Scotland’s seas
Campaigning organisation Open Seas has worked tirelessly to protect Scotland's marine habitats and last week the nation's highest civil court ruled in their favour against the Scottish Government. The judge confirmed that…
Our Seas and Plastics
Greenpeace Catch-up - as ever researching, investigating, involving people, and ecosystems around the world reporting on key environmental issues affecting us all. By Sally Campbell. The Oceans. It is a year after…
Ocean Day celebrations
The Community of Arran Seabed Trust invite you to SAVE THE DATE for Arran Waters Day on Saturday 25th May. The event, supported by numerous local stakeholders, will feature water-based activities, educational…
Deep Sea Mining: the quandary for us all
authorize and control development of mineral related operations in the international seabed considered the "common heritage of all mankind" and also protect the ecosystem of the seabed, ocean floor and subsoil in…
Arran Natural History Society April meeting
Members can pick up their copy of the recently published 2023 Arran Bird Report at the AGM