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Online survey on recreational activity in Arran’s waters
There is still time to participate in an online survey, and contribute to research into recreational activity in Arran's coastal waters. See the link below - open until 3rd July. Arran resident…
Marine heatwave hits UK waters
An ‘extreme’ heatwave has hit the seas around the UK and Ireland – here’s what’s going on By Tom Rippeth, Professor of Physical Oceanography, Bangor University. Published on June 20th, 2023 in…
Marine News
Sent in by John Kinsman, operations manager of Coastwatch St Monans, east Fife. Lifeboat day The town of Arbroath turned out to show its support for the towns lifeboat volunteers in the…
Saving the Oceans
Saving the Oceans - the next two and a half years COP 25 Puerto Rica 2025
Launch of the COAST Explorer
Friday 19th and Saturday 20th May saw the launch of the COAST Explorer Following the designation of the No Take Zone in Lamlash Bay in 2008 the RV COAST Explorer began as…
Proposal to end support for commercial sandeel fishing a lifeline for Scottish seabirds
RSPB Scotland hails Scottish Government announcement of a consultation on ending commercial sandeel fishing in Scottish waters. Today’s announcement by the Scottish Government of a consultation to close Scottish waters to industrial…
Marine News
Two people and dog rescued Two people and a dog rescued were rescued from a stricken speedboat after it was found located off the Angus coast. Crews from Broughty Ferry lifeboat station…
The UN High Seas Treaty
What is the UN High Seas Treaty and why is it needed? The global goal of protecting 30% of the High Seas, the World’s Oceans by 2030 U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate…
Marine News
Sent in by John Kinsman, operations manager at Coastwatch St Monans, east Fife Summer sailing season St Monans harbour was an hive of activity on Tuesday April 18th when a huge crane…
COAST events in April
Discover Whales and Dolphins talk Guided Wildlife Walk and Watch
Marine News
Sent in by John Kinsman, operations manager Coastwatch St Monans, east Fife Marine protection Leading representatives of Scotland's fishing industry have called on the Scottish government to have a radical rethink on…
Consultation 2023 on Scotland’s Inshore Waters
The Fisheries Act 2020 describes an ecosystem as one that ensures that the collective pressure is kept within levels compatible with Good Environmental Status. The inshore sea of the Clyde, which is…