Overfishing sardines + warming ocean has led to a collapse of the sardine run. By 2018, the run's total biomass had fallen to less than 1/4 of its 2002 high of more than 4m tonnes. Sardines are appearing progressively later in the year – if at all. bbc.com/future/article…

#ICYMI, a brilliant example of fishermen and conservationists working together to protect whales, dolphins and sharks! Scotland's Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Basking Sharks are championed by Jeremy Balfour MSP, Jamie Greene MSP and Stuart McMillan MSP. 🐋 scotsman.com/news/environme…

Last week, we held #SeaScot24.🐳 A huge thank you to our delegates, speakers and sponsors for a great event!🌊 Check out Scottish Environment LINK Chief officer, Deborah long summary of the conference bit.ly/3VB9nsW

Over 50% of Mediterranean sharks and rays are at risk of extinction 🦈 Share your views on the interventions to support CITES for shark & ray conservation at our webinar with TRAFFIC Save the date 👉Friday June 21 ⏰ 10 AM CEST Register now: loom.ly/D1REolI

Sea Scotland could not exist without our brilliant sponsors!🙏 A huge thanks to Marine Conservation Society wwfscotland 🌍 NatureScot Scot Gov Marine, Stromar Scottish Wildlife Trust and Howell Marine Consulting for making #SeaScot24 possible!🐳 Meet our sponsors by checking this link: bit.ly/3VEMJQs

Dramatic dolphin watching at Chanonry with thunder and lightning!

#PosidoniaOceanica: Not algae, but vital plant🌿 supporting thousands of marine species🐟🦀. 2️⃣million hectares in the Mediterranean, millions of years old. Crucial for nature & humans, yet misunderstood and threatened. Protect this important ecosystem👉 bit.ly/4bM1iaG

Scotland's seas need your voice! 🌊 Together with Scottish Environment LINK, we're urging the Scottish Government to end 10 years of delays and properly protect Scotland’s marine protected areas. Show your support by signing the petition: scotlink.org/action #OceanRecoveryNow

📣 Full programme announcement! We've been working behind the scenes to confirm an exciting line up of workshops, activities and speakers for our community gathering for 16-25 year olds. Head to eventbrite to see the full programme and book your ticket: bit.ly/yscs-gathering

The sperm whale 'phonetic alphabet' revealed by AI Researchers studying sperm whale communication say they've uncovered sophisticated structures similar to those found in human language. bbc.com/future/article…

In a world where the health of our oceans is more critical than ever, upskilling young people in marine science, policy and sustainable industries is not just beneficial—it’s essential. Check out our latest blog to celebrate UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 World Youth Skill Day!

In a world where the health of our oceans is more critical than ever, upskilling young people in marine science, policy & sustainable industries is not just beneficial—it’s essential. Read Scottish Environment LINK blog to celebrate UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 World Youth Skill Day! bit.ly/4cIBi0q

We all love Scotland’s nature, but with 1 in 9 species in Scotland at risk of extinction, it's really struggling. 📉 We need the Scottish Government to set legally binding targets for nature recovery, before it’s too late. Write to your MSPs: scotlandlovesnature.scot/action

Reaching up to 12m in length, the Basking Shark is the world's 2nd largest fish. 🦈 They are typically seen off the West Coast of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 in spring/summer, with their enormous mouths filtering the water for plankton. #NatureChampioned by Stuart McMillan MSP with Marine Conservation Society + Scottish Wildlife Trust Policy

More than underwater wonders – they're climate heroes! Posidonia meadows are vital carbon sinks helping fight #ClimateChange. But when degraded, they lose carbon sink capacity, release stored carbon & turn into carbon sources. WWF Mediterranean Marine Initiative is taking action👉 bit.ly/4bM1iaG

Event speaker announcement! Laura Curtis-Moss FRSA, director of 2050 Climate Group and passionate scuba diver and snorkel instructor, will lead a workshop exploring the links between the climate crisis and social justice. Register for your free ticket at: bit.ly/yscs-gathering

10 years ago today, 30 new Marine Protected Areas were added to Scotland's network. 🌊Yet, progress has stalled. Read about what needs to change and support the call for action.👉 bit.ly/3Yh8rM5

Meet this year's Turning the Tide alumni! 🏆 Navigating the world of marine policy and figuring out your role and career journey can be hard and lonely, so we're thrilled to hear that participating in this year's programme has helped steer Agathe on the right course 👏

Some of our priorities & goals to restore Posidonia meadows: ✅ Protect over 7.5% of remaining #PosidoniaOceanica by 2027 ✅ Implement local conservation measures & no-anchoring zones ✅ Raise €50M by 2025 to support action across the Mediterranean 👉 bit.ly/4bM1iaG

The deep sea plays a crucial role in regulating our climate and supporting marine life. But for ten years these important areas of our seas in Scotland have been lying unprotected. Join us in telling Gillian Martin to protect our deep seas now: scotlink.org/deepseas