Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
A new report outlining future options for the Scottish seaweed industry has been welcomed by Scottish Government ministers. Sustainability of the sector is key to any future development, with harvesting of some kelp species already banned. The global seaweed industry is estimated to be worth €8.1 billion per year, with Asia dominating the cultivated seaweed… Read more »
A number of Marine Scotland post vacancies are currently being advertised on the Scottish Government website. These vacancies include: Programme Management Officer in EDINBURGH | Careers at VICTORIA QUAY (icims.com) Stakeholder Engagement Officer in EDINBURGH | Careers at VICTORIA QUAY (icims.com) Marine Planning – Policy Officer in EDINBURGH | Careers at VICTORIA QUAY (icims.com) Stakeholder… Read more »
Eden Rivers Trust Webinar – Eden’s fish versus rivers: the battle to survive Thursday 21 April 6.30 – 7.30pm with Gareth Pedley, The Wild Trout Trust – A Free Webinar Ahead of World Fish Migration Day in May, join Wild Trout Trust’s Gareth Pedley and Eden Rivers Trust’s Dave Greaves as they take you below… Read more »
Kirkcolm Old Churchyard Survey – 25/26 February 2022 As part of the Rhins Revealed Community Archaeology Project, AOC Archaeology Group invite you to take part in a detailed survey of Kirkcolm Old Churchyard. This will comprise measured survey using a total station as well as photography and the creation of written records. No previous experience… Read more »
Join the Work Party at Glasson Moss with RSPB and Natural England on Thursday 3 February from 10.00am to 3.00pm. On Thursday 3 February volunteers will be removing some birch regeneration from Glasson Moss National Nature Reserve. The birch is being removed as it can lead to degradation of the peat edges, causing carbon to… Read more »