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

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!

Today 1 in 9 species are at risk of extinction in Scotland. Three quarters of Scots support legal targets to restore nature - we're calling on Scottish Government to bring forward a Natural Environment Bill and get nature back on track: scotlandlovesnature.scot 📸 Colin Hattersley

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

We all want Scotland's seas to thrive. For 10 years Scottish Government has dragged its feet in protecting our marine protected areas. Sign the petition to end the delays: scotlink.org/action #OceanRecoveryNow

Projects like #RestorationForth can make a real difference to our natural world. 💚 Join us in calling on the Scottish Government to bring forward a #NaturalEnvironmentBill, which will empower communities and drive future restoration. Learn more: scotlandlovesnature.scot/action

We were proud to help secure 30 new Marine Protected Areas for Scotland's network 10 years ago with Save Scottish Seas partners & others 🌊 Yet, progress has stalled. Read about what needs to change👉 bit.ly/3Yh8rM5  Support the action here 👇scotlink.eaction.online/marineprotecti…

Please continue to show your support for Marine Protected Areas, knowing they can help boost the health of the sea 👉scotlink.eaction.online/marineprotecti… More here Marine Conservation Society Save Scottish Seas Scottish Environment LINK 👇 🌊🐙🦀🐟🌍

📣 Nature Champions News! 📣 Edward Mountain is the new #NatureChampion for the Atlantic Salmon! 🐟 Edward will be working with Scottish Environment LINK members Atlantic Salmon Trust and Scottish Wildlife Trust to champion this endangered species in Scottish Parliament. Find out more: scotlink.org/species/atlant… 📸Charlie Phillips Images 🐬

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

Scotland's deep seas are home to whales, sharks, & coral reefs🐋 But they lack measures to properly protect them🪝 Help change this via Scottish Environment LINK - Tell Net Zero secretary Gillian Martin to protect our deep seas now🌊 Send an email at scotlink.org/deepseas #OceanRecoveryNow

"We know people care about nature" Our Chief Officer Deborah Long spoke to The Nine yesterday about how important it is that Scottish Government set legally binding targets for nature recovery in a Natural Environment Bill. With time running out before next week's Programme for

Exciting #WildlifeSighting alert! A Basking Shark and a Blue Fin Tuna in The Sea of the Hebrides. Many thanks to @baskingsharksco for sharing this amazing footage! Here are a few interesting facts about these impressive animals 👇 1/3

What are marine protected areas (MPAs)? We've put together a handy guide to these important pillars of marine conservation in the form of Frequently Asked Questions 🌊 Learn more: scotlink.org/marine-protect…

Excited! Our next FREE Marine Conservation Society #Voicefortheocean youth event in Inverness! Socialising, fun.. & a free wildlife boat trip! 📅28th Sept '24 ⏲️10am 📍Spectrum Centre, Inverness Day event at the Centre + a boat trip with Dolphin Spirit 🐬👇📷 Book now 👇 tinyurl.com/kn8sj483

Join our team! We are looking for a Youth Advocacy Officer. 📍 Location: Remote (Scotland-based) 🕑 Hours: 18 per week, flexible 4-day week 💼 Contract: 3 years, fixed term 💰 Salary: £29,355 pro rata For more details to apply: tinyurl.com/youth-advocacy… Deadline: 23rd September

It was great to meet Ash Regan MSP, #NatureChampion for the White-beaked Dolphin, this morning to discuss how we can protect these majestic dolphins in Scottish waters. 🐬 #DYK that these social dolphins are known to travel and form mixed pods with other dolphin & whale species?

What a fantastic evening at the Scottish Environment LINK parliamentary reception tonight 🥰 Wonderful to celebrate after the Natural Environment Bill was announced by John Swinney today! Had to get a photo with Esther from Save Scottish Seas wearing a fab turtle dress! #ScotlandLovesNature

"Did you know that deep sea ecosystems have a powerful influence on your everyday life and the environment around you?" In our latest blog, we take a look at Scotland's deep seas, setting out why it's so important that Scottish Government does much more to protect these crucial habitats.