Month: February 2024

Still a Few Places Left in the Coastal Restoration Workshop at RSPB Campfield Marsh!

There are still a few places left in the Coastal Restoration Workshop at RSPB Campfield Marsh on Saturday 2 March 2024! Join us in this exciting project to conserve and enhance the Solway Coast, combining science and community involvement. Share Your Views: We want to hear your opinion on the management of coastal habitats. Your insights… Read more »

MMO Recruiting for Principal Marine Conservation Manager

MMO Recruiting for Principal Marine Conservation Manager. The MMO is recruiting for a Principle Marine Conservation Manager. They will sit within the Marine Conservation Team and will help deliver the MMO’s Strategic Goal 1: Work with partners to restore functioning marine ecosystems introducing increased levels of protection and improvement to our marine environment. The role… Read more »

Lobster Pot Luck – a day of ocean plastic exploration & a seafood lunch

Lobster Pot Luck – a day of ocean plastic exploration & a seafood lunch. Saturday 9 March, 10am to 4pm at South Machars Community Centre, Whithorn. Have you ever wondered where our ocean plastics originate, how far they travel, or pondered how we might put them to use and reuse? Did you know that along… Read more »

Take Part in the Scottish Adder Survey

Take Part in the Scottish Adder Survey. There is growing evidence of a long-term decline in adder populations in Britain, especially in England, although the situation here in Scotland is less clear, highlighting the need to better understand adder distribution and conservation status. The adder is the only widespread native snake occurring in Scotland and… Read more »

£14 million for Scottish Marine and Fishing Businesses

£14 million for Scottish Marine and Fishing Businesses. Businesses and marine organisations in Scotland’s coastal communities will benefit from £14 million in grants from the Marine Fund Scotland 2023-24. A total of 91 projects, with grants ranging from just under £1,000 up to £1.6 million, will support innovation and sustainable practices for the marine economy,… Read more »