Month: November 2022

Look Out for the Invasive Non-Native American Lobster

Look Out for the Invasive Non-Native American Lobster American lobsters are invasive non-native species, and a high risk/alert species for Scotland and the UK. A Retain and Report campaign was launched in 2020 to raise awareness about the risks they pose (see American Lobster poster Scotland and Scotland A4 lobster Leaflet for more information). It… Read more »

Support for marine and fishing businesses

Support for marine and fishing businesses has been announced by Scottish Government. Fishing businesses and marine organisations in Scotland’s coastal communities will benefit from Marine Fund Scotland’s latest round of funding of more than £13 million. A total of 60 projects which contribute to innovative and sustainable practices, minimise carbon emissions and support coastal communities,… Read more »

Join the Rhins Revealed Volunteer Event

Join the Rhins Revealed Volunteer Event The final Rhins Revealed volunteer event is coming up later this month: Site Recording at North Cairn WW2 Radar Station Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 December 2022 As part of the Rhins Revealed Community Archaeology Project, AOC Archaeology Group invite you to take part in a new survey of the… Read more »

Plastic pollution and marine litter Biggest Threat

Protecting the marine environment is vital say public. Plastic pollution and marine litter seen as the biggest threat, and marine environment considered as precious resource that should be protected. Whether its rambling along coastal paths, walking the dog or visiting coastal heritage sites, a new survey has revealed the overwhelming value the public feel the… Read more »

Plastic Age Creative Workshops – Book Now!

Plastic Age Creative Workshops – Book Now! Workshops: Saturday 26 Nov, Eastriggs / Thurs 1 Dec, Dumfries Join the Museum of the Future Team for a hands-on workshop to create the stories behind an exciting new exhibition for Dumfries and Galloway. The Plastic Hoard exhibition will contain objects from a museum set in the future. You’ll have the chance to… Read more »

UK leading the way on ending plastic pollution

UK leads the way on ending plastic pollution. The Environment Secretary has today started talks with businesses, environmental groups, scientists and civil society on shaping a legally-binding global treaty that aims to end plastic pollution by 2040. Plastic pollution is one of the greatest global environmental challenges we currently face and it is predicted that… Read more »