More than 1,000 harbour porpoises are needlessly dying in UK waters each year, according to a report from a global environmental organisation. The study by the World Wide Fund for…
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Thank the ocean with every breath
Thursday, April 11th, 2019Speaking at the Natural History Museum’s Annual Science Lecture, Dr Sylvia Earle urged the public to get into the water and learn about the Earth’s life support system. One of…
The Blue Planet UK effect
Thursday, March 28th, 2019If people knew the wonder and beauty of the UK’s marine habitats they would want to protect them. The life of a conservationist often feels like one long struggle, taking…
Marine conservation studies set for Skye and Lochalsh
Friday, February 15th, 2019An awareness event to mark the launch of a new marine conservation project is due to be held in the south of Skye later this month, as a marine conservation…
Plastic-free wine: help marine life
Monday, February 11th, 2019Whether it’s a mellow red or a crisp white, wine drinkers can now enjoy a glass of their favourite tipple while protecting the environment. Sea Change is a new brand…
St Kilda Reefs and Sea Caves in “Good Condition”
Monday, January 28th, 2019It has been nearly a century since the last remaining islanders of St Kilda left their homes behind forever. Life on the islands was so challenging, the final 36 residents…
November CCN Newsletter Published!
Monday, November 26th, 2018
Image © Pete Bicheno The latest edition of the CCN newsletter is here! And this month there's a brand new feature. Each month a CCN group will be featured via...
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Review of seaweed harvesting announced
Sunday, November 25th, 2018
Kelp Forest Loch Laxford © GeorgeStoyle_SNHFlickr A review of the regulations around the harvesting of seaweed in Scottish waters has been announced by the government. Concerns had been raised about...
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Learning Exchange Part 1: CAOLAS visit Berwickshire
Thursday, November 22nd, 2018
By Mario Ray, Marine Reserve Coordinator, VMR In early November 2018, Coastal Communities Network members Community Association of Lochs and Sounds (CAOLAS) - a community group based around Loch Sunart...
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Jonny Hughes: Time to stop plundering the sea
Wednesday, October 31st, 2018
Image © Pete Bicheno Jonny Hughes, Chief Executive of the Scottish Wildlife Trust, shares his thoughts on kelp harvesting proposals in this piece at The Scotsman. Keystone species are so...
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