Catherine Gemmell kicked off #seascot2024 talking about ocean optimism

Delighted to be apart of #Seascot2024 youth event Making Waves - Sea Scotland youth voices & hearing what “Sharing Our Blue Space' meant to them SeaScotland. Wonder of the ocean Blue Justice Openness Opportunity

Ready for day two of the Sea Scotland conference! Come find the Marine Conservation Society delegates at our stall to chat about how we can share our blue space through partnerships, citizen science and restoration projects! SeaScotland #SeaScot2024

Morag attending SeaScotland to fly the flag for Solway Firth Partnership - Great work!

Rebecca from Scottish Wildlife Trust running a workshop on the Community Voice Method for delegates this afternoon. Important shared learning from the Oceans of Value project and how to use CVM to improve inclusivity in marine decision making. #SeaScot2024 🌊Catherine

Brilliant workshop led by Artist Mella Shaw this afternoon on how creative collaborations effect change in marine conservation. 🦀 Fanny

Thank you Deborah Long, Chief Officer of Scottish Environment LINK for summarising all the sharing speakers, panelists, sponsors & delegates did over the last two days at Sea Scotland 2024. Thank you to everyone who supported and attended the event #SeaScot2024 🌊Catherine

Hard to believe we are already reaching the end of #seascot24! Huge thanks to our brilliant speakers, sponsors and delegates for another great edition! 🦀Fanny

On my ScotRail train home from a fantastic two days discussing sharing our blue space with delegates a SeaScotland So many shared stories, connections, frustrations, learnings, experiences and calls for action. Now home to rest & then let the work begin! #SeaScot2024

A fantastic 2 days at SeaScotland 'Sharing Our Blue Space' conference hearing about marine policy, planning & recovery, industry with ambition, Scottish Wildlife Trust CVM work & of course catching up with Marine Conservation Society colleagues 🤩🌊🐙 #SeaScot2024

Thanks to everyone who attended & spoke at #SeaScot2024 this week & our #Makingwaves youth event with Young Sea Changers Scotland. Great to see so many committed, passionate & knowledgeable folk helping make Scotland's oceans healthier for all 👇

Our Scotland team had a fantastic 2 days at SeaScotland 'Sharing Our Blue Space' conference, discussing marine policy, planning & recovery. They shared stories, connections, frustrations, learnings, experiences and calls for action. Now it's time to get to work! #SeaScot2024

We love learning from brilliant conference speakers who see the opportunities in tomorrow. Thanks to Shellfish Association of GB and SeaScotland for inviting our Executive Director Kara Brydson to join their events, and to Nicki Holmyard & @Scotlink for the pictures!

"Our shared blue space depends on us all for its future" Read a summary of last week's SeaScotland conference from LINK's Chief Officer Deborah Long🌊 #SeaScot2024 scotlink.org/sharing-our-bl…

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

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

Scotland's seas are home to some extraordinary species. 🔥🐚 Flame Shells build complex reefs that support hundreds of other species; however, they are vulnerable to disturbance, including from scallop dredging. #NatureChampioned by Russell Findlay MSP + Marine Conservation Society 📸Calum Duncan

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

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