Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
Reduce – Reuse – Replace Plastics! Join the Dumfries Devorgilla Rotary Club and partners on Thursday 21 March 2024 at 6.00 pm – 9.00pm for an evening conference with speakers showcasing initiatives within Dumfries and Galloway to reduce plastic pollution. There will be a buffet and welcome on arrival from 5.15pm. More information and booking… Read more »
Coastodians – Charting the Future of the Solway Coast (Film Premier). This film will be shown on Monday 25 March 2024, 6.30pm to 8.00pm at the University of Glasgow Rutherford/McCowan building. Join us at the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability to celebrate the film premiere of ecological filmmaker, John Wallace’s “Coastodians”, a short film… Read more »
Join the Herring Hunt 2024! Become a citizen scientist and record sightings of herring and co-occurring fish, seabirds, and marine mammals in Scottish inshore waters. Let’s find out when, where and how often the Silver Darlings are around! Everyone – residents, schools, fishers, tour guides, and visitors – can use the web-app by clicking here If… Read more »
The North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority is looking for new members. Members are appointed by the MMO and represent various interests including commercial fisheries, marine environment, marine and maritime industries and recreational fishing. The members of the IFCA contribute their knowledge and experience to provide sustainable management of their IFCA district. The NW… Read more »
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. 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. 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. 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. 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 »
UK government launches new measures to halt and reverse nature’s decline. Puffins and porpoises are just two of the species set to benefit from new measures set out by the Government on 31 January to boost nature recovery on land and at sea. The new plans – announced one year on from the launch of… Read more »