This week a scallop dredger has been scraping what remains of life from the seabed inside a so-called Marine Protected Area around the Isle of Rùm. (footage shared by a concerned islander) 🧵

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On bbc Scotland discussing the humpbacks at #Ullapool and the hopefull signs of recovery in the Wester Ross Marine Protected Area. Sadly time constraints saw the bits about entanglement risks and the need for greater investment in weighted ropes cut. #WesterRossMPA #Whales 🐳🤞

We’re proud to announce that we’ve been accepted as an Environmental Partner with @1PercentFTP, joining a global network of vetted, high-impact organisations working to protect and restore the natural world. This recognition highlights the strength of our work to safeguard

"No area of seabed around Scotland achieves good ecological status, despite the first marine strategy being published in 2015. This is distressing in its own right, but also erodes the quality of life for current and future generations." 📖:

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Negotiations on fish stocks for 2026 have now concluded, and it's not good news; many stocks are in decline, but, once again, total catch levels for some stocks - including North Sea cod - are being set above scientific advice. Agreeing, and adhering to, sustainable catch limits

It seems we spoke too soon in asking for better treatment of our seas as the Scottish Government announce a major delay on their Marine Protected Areas and Priority Marine Features consultation. Due last month and now anticipated for after the May 2026 election, the Scottish

At Open Seas we spend a lot of time out on the water conducting surveys to assess the health of the seabed. This means we witness first hand the clear signs that where the seas are protected, life returns, and where they are not, habitats remain flattened and barren. Sadly, the

Blink and you'll miss this topknot resting on the rocky seabed. Though usually an ordinary brown colour, they're capable of incredible camouflage to blend in with their colourful surroundings. 📸: Chris Rickard

"A project to restore European flat oysters to their natural habitat in the Firth of Forth has seen one oyster double its expected growth size." 💃👏 https://t.co/uxAodi7iGF

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The Scottish Government is revising its National Marine Plan, aka the framework that decides what happens where in our seas. However, instead of strengthening protections for the marine environment, the proposed update weakens them by removing key policies and dropping fisheries

Still thinking about those hand-dived scallops from our #DivedNotDredged lunch at The Gannet last weekend 🍽️😋 A huge thank you again to chefs @PeterTheGannet and @SkyeChefMonty for an incredible menu that showed just how good sustainable seafood can be, why how we catch our

Today on #WorldFisheriesDay, and everyday, we’re calling for a fairer, more sustainable future for Scotland’s fishing communities. Overfishing and its harmful methods continue to destroy sensitive seabeds, while key fish stocks are in decline. Meanwhile, the UK and Scottish

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"We must take an evidence based approach to fisheries management." We agree, we must, and yet... 👀

“Is this government science-led or not?” Very powerful stuff from @ArianeBurgessHI yesterday, speaking in the Scottish Parliament. At the debate on Supporting Scotland’s Fishing Industry, the Highlands and Islands MSP made the case for sustainable decision-making over the future

Thank you to Edinbane Lodge and The Gannet for hosting such a delicious lunch, and to @gusbourne wine for the generous drinks sponsorship 🦞🍽️🍷

But hand-dived scallops show there is a better, more selective and low-impact way to harvest outstanding seafood, and for 12 years The Gannet has been leading the way by putting catch methods on the menu.