Reposted by Alan MunroScottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Today Scottish Environment LINK members gave evidence to Parliament’s Rural Affairs Committee on marine priorities. As Scotland’s seas continue to decline, we need inclusive management and well-resourced Marine Protected Areas to deliver win-wins for nature, fishing, and coastal communities. 152
Reposted by Alan MunroSea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026We have just a few tickets left for Sea Scotland on 27 October! Join us at the Discovery in Dundee to explore the big issues facing Scotland's marine environment. 🌊 Grab your ticket before they're gone: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sea-scotla... 135
Reposted by Alan MunroCaroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 12/09/2026The way British democracy is being bought by crypto billionaires is simply obscene - and a direct result of Labour’s unforgivable inactiontheguardian.comBurnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donorsPM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour 641266474
Reposted by Alan MunroNature Champions @naturechampions.bsky.social · 25/06/2026📣 Nature Champions News! 📣 @kate-c.bsky.social is the #NatureChampion for Blue Mussel Beds! Kate will work with @youth4seas.bsky.social to champion these iconic ecosystem engineers in the Scottish Parliament. Discover more: www.scotlink.org/species/blue... 📸 ScotParl | JPrescott 072
Alan Munro @alanmunro.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Consider supporting Young Sea Changers Scotland this World Ocean Day! 🌊 110
Reposted by Alan MunroNature Champions @naturechampions.bsky.social · 25/05/2026📣 Nature Champions News! 📣 @ariane-burgess.bsky.social is the #NatureChampion for Atlantic Salmon! Ariane will be working with @scotwildlife.bsky.social + @ast-salmon.bsky.social to champion these endangered fish. Find out more www.scotlink.org/species/atla... CCBY4.0 ScotParl | Richard Davies 084
Reposted by Alan MunroCoastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Last weekend, CCN members and supporters met in Ardentinny for discussions, planning, and networking. Read all about our 2026 gathering here ⬇️ www.communitiesforseas.scot/ccn-gatherin...communitiesforseas.scotCCN Gathering 2026 - CCN Scotland 031
Reposted by Alan MunroCaroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 13/05/2026The Kings Speech shows why Starmer must go. What a wasted opportunity! Where’s the urgent transformative programme to redistribute wealth, tackle the nature & climate crisis, bring water into public hands, & introduce rent controls & wealth taxes? No hope, no story, no vision 39586152
Reposted by Alan MunroYouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Next up, our #YLSAwards 2026 Participation & Youth Voice finalists are making sure young people in Scotland are heard 🎤 Sponsored by @planetyouthscot.bsky.social 🗣️ @aym-aberdeen.bsky.social 💪 Team NLN - National Leadership Network 🌊 @youth4seas.bsky.social More info 👉 bit.ly/4tWIEpp 022
Reposted by Alan MunroYoung Sea Changers Scotland @youth4seas.bsky.social · 30/04/2026The countdown is ON! Last chance to apply to our Youth Ocean Action Fund to make your ocean action a reality 📣✊ All details on the grant, what we're looking for and how to apply via our website at: www.youthforseas.org/action-fund. 022
Reposted by Alan MunroStop Rosebank @stopcambo.bsky.social · 30/04/2026POSITIVE CLIMATE NEWS 🌍: Nearly 60 countries have agreed to develop national roadmaps for phasing out fossil fuels after a landmark climate conference in Colombia. This is the climate cooperation we need. 12210
Reposted by Alan MunroCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 30/04/2026Santa Marta: Key outcomes from first summit on ‘transitioning away’ from fossil fuels ✍️ @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org Read here ⬇️buff.lySanta Marta: Key outcomes from first summit on ‘transitioning away’ from fossil fuels - Carbon BriefCountries attending a first-of-its-kind summit have walked away with plans to develop national roadmaps away... 311857
Reposted by Alan MunroYoung Sea Changers Scotland @youth4seas.bsky.social · 15/04/2026We're delighted to be a finalist in the Participation and Youth Voice category in the #YLSAwards! Congratulations to all the other finalists and we look forward to meeting you in June 🤝 031
Reposted by Alan MunroYoung Sea Changers Scotland @youth4seas.bsky.social · 17/03/2026📣 The Youth Ocean Action Fund Project Grants are BACK for 2026! 🤑£100 to £500 💙Youth-led advocacy related to marine issues 🤝Apply as an individual or group 🌊Young people aged 16-25 living in Scotland All details and how to apply at 👉https://www.youthforseas.org/action-fund 053
Alan Munro @alanmunro.bsky.social · 08/01/2026🗣️ Calling all budding young ocean leaders — the ocean needs YOU! (now more than ever) Whatever your skills, passion, or background, there is a place for you in the movement to protect our blue planet. Read more how here: www.youthforseas.org/blogs/the-oc...youthforseas.orgThe ocean needs YOU — Young Sea Changers ScotlandMake 2026 the year you take action for our ocean. 021
Reposted by Alan MunroScottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Scot Gov delays marine protection (again) until AFTER May 2026 election Lines on a map are NOT protection! Destructive bottom trawling continues in our protected areas, devastating vital habitats. The costs of this delay are severe. Read more: www.scotlink.org/environment-... #savescottishseas 054
Reposted by Alan MunroYoung Sea Changers Scotland @youth4seas.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Interested in the ocean but don't know where to start? 💭 🌊 Turning the Tide is our flagship training and skill development programme for young people to kickstart their journey in marine advocacy 🌊 Sign up: bit.ly/ttt26-intro and read more: youthforseas.org/turning-the-... 055
Reposted by Alan MunroScottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Today MSPs in a key parliamentary committee are debating crucial changes to the Natural Environment Bill! 🐦🐝🐈🐿️ We’re calling on them to make sure Scotland's new nature targets are as strong as possible, and that they come into force without delay. #ScottishParliament #ScotlandLovesNature 094
Reposted by Alan MunroOceana UK @oceanauk.bsky.social · 22/11/2025This isn't a game. It's a guaranteed environmental disaster. But every field stopped is a victory. And we're going to win. Join us → bit.ly/490ZLPq #OilFieldFiles 064
Reposted by Alan MunroSea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 06/10/2025Fantastic to have @alanmunro.bsky.social Director and founder of @youth4seas.bsky.social officially launch the first Youth Manifesto for our seas to kick off the Ocean Hustings! #SeaScotland2025 122
Reposted by Alan MunroStop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Our mass climate lobby press release features quotes from: SCCS Chair First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social Dr Rachel Hardie from the Borders @foescot.bsky.social @oxfamscotland.bsky.social @youth4seas.bsky.social @sciaf.bsky.social www.stopclimatechaos.scot/first-minist...stopclimatechaos.scotFirst Minister among MSPs meeting Scots to talk about climate change and how to tackle it at Scotland's biggest ever climate lobby - Stop Climate Chaos ScotlandHundreds of people from across Scotland have gathered in Edinburgh to talk climate with political leaders as part of the biggest ever mass lobby on the topic to be held in Scotland. Residents from no... 032
Reposted by Alan MunroSea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Are you ready for Sea Scotland 2025? 🤝 Engage with our delegates, speakers & sponsors 📖 Enjoy the @scotwildlife.bsky.social Words of the Wild exhibition 🚀 Celebrate the launch of the @youth4seas.bsky.social Youth Manifesto for Scotland’s Seas Make sure you grab your ticket! bit.ly/44nKQfm 054
Reposted by Alan MunroCoastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 28/07/2025The next Scottish Government will bring us to 2030, the milestone year where Scotland has committed to halting biodiversity loss. This makes next year's elections a critical moment for Scotland's seas. Read CCN's priorities for the 2026 elections: www.communitiesforseas.scot/2026-electio...communitiesforseas.scotCCN priorities for the 2026 Scottish elections - CCN ScotlandCommunity organisations from across Scotland’s coast have co-developed these priorities, drawing on their vast knowledge and experiences. These aim for an ecosystem based recovery of our marine and co... 022
Alan Munro @alanmunro.bsky.social · 07/08/2025I'm delighted to have Jess on the team! At YSCS, we're committed to removing barriers for young people from different backgrounds to find a place in the marine conservation sector. If your organisation wants to know more about how to meaningfully involve young people in your work, reach out! 020
Reposted by Alan MunroYoung Sea Changers Scotland @youth4seas.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Tickets for this year's Community Gathering are now LIVE! 🔥 📍The Social Hub Glasgow 📅Sat 6th Sept 🙌Young people aged 16-25 💰Tickets from £0 to £10 For details, how to get there, accessibility and other FAQs, see Eventbrite and get your tickets now: bit.ly/yscs-gatheri... 053
Reposted by Alan MunroYoung Sea Changers Scotland @youth4seas.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Our Youth Advocacy Officer, Dr Elizabeth Mills, wrote a powerful blog with a call to action to marine organisations to put young people and ocean literacy at the heart of marine decision-making. Check it out 👇 022
Reposted by Alan MunroLiberty @libertyhq.bsky.social · 17/06/2025🚨 BREAKING UPDATE Labour has FINALLY accepted defeat in our legal challenge of anti-protest powers We won this case in court twice - under both Conservative and Labour leadership Gov must now commit to reviewing ALL arrests made under these unlawful powers www.lbc.co.uk/news/exclusi...lbc.co.ukGovernment 'quietly drops' fight for tougher anti-protest laws used to arrest climate activist Greta ThunbergLBC can reveal the government has backed down in its legal fight for tougher anti-protest laws, used to arrest hundreds of protesters including climate activist Greta Thunberg. 301501554
Reposted by Alan MunroYoung Sea Changers Scotland @youth4seas.bsky.social · 08/06/2025📣Use your voice to speak up for Scotland's seas this World Ocean Day! 🌊 Contribute to the first-ever Youth Manifesto for Scotland's Seas and demand stronger political action for our marine environment. 👉www.youthforseas.org/youth-manifesto #WOD #WOD2025 #ScotlandSeas #YouthVoice 011
Alan Munro @alanmunro.bsky.social · 05/06/2025We're offering a very cool short-term Trainee opportunity for a young person from BAME background to offer some valuable experience in the sector! 010
Reposted by Alan MunroYoung Sea Changers Scotland @youth4seas.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Meet the YSCS Team! Having joined YSCS last year and recently completed Turning the Tide, Isadora is our newest youth trustee on our board and brings a passion for sustainable fisheries management to the team. Welcome Isadora! 🐳Check out her full blog post at: www.youthforseas.org/.../meet-the... 011
Alan Munro @alanmunro.bsky.social · 30/05/2025Delighted to join the inaugural Board of Trustees of @communitiesforseas.bsky.social! This marks an exciting milestone for this network of community-led organisations and I’m honoured to support its mission and help shape its future. 👉 www.communitiesforseas.scotcommunitiesforseas.scotHome Page - CCN ScotlandWelcome to the Coastal Communities Network. 011
Alan Munro @alanmunro.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Totally agree. It's time for us to be bold and support calls for bottom-trawling and dredging to be banned in our Marine Protected Areas. 000
Reposted by Alan MunroScottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 21/05/2025In 2020, we published the Ocean Recovery Plan, calling for urgent action to restore Scotland’s seas by 2030. Now, our first review (2020–2024) is out. How much progress has been made? 📘 Read the report: www.scotlink.org/an-ocean-rec... 📷Paolo Chiabrando / Unsplash 043
Reposted by Alan MunroYoung Sea Changers Scotland @youth4seas.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Less than a week to go until we're joined by @radapandeva.bsky.social for an inspiring session! Still time to register for a ticket 🎟 tinyurl.com/5y9kdmbctinyurl.comDiscover Your Ocean Superpower with Rada and The Thalassophile ProjectDiscover your #OceanSuperpower with Rada & The Thalassophile Project—an interactive dive into ocean action! 011
Alan Munro @alanmunro.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Well done Claudia and all the other TTT 2025 participants! Very excited to see what you do next. 010
Reposted by Alan MunroStop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 07/05/2025🚨 WE ARE RECRUITING 🚨 Could you be our Mass Lobby Coordinator? We are looking for a highly organised and effective coordinator to oversee the planning and delivery of a mass climate lobby of MSPs in September 2025. Find out more and apply here: www.stopclimatechaos.scot/stop-climate... 0910
Reposted by Alan MunroUllapool Sea Savers @seasavers.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Wrasse are caught & used as cleaner fish in fish farms. Millions of them are being caught & killed after used. These are amazing fish that should surely have some protection. Would we sacrifice wild birds for chicken farms? The Blue Starfish response @siftscotland.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social 032
Reposted by Alan MunroStop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 23/04/2025🚗💨 The Scottish Government has ditched targets to cut car km by 20% by 2030. This is yet another climate U-turn, despite transport being Scotland’s top source of emissions. Lack of leadership = unsafe roads, poor public transport & broken promises. ✉️ Write to your MSPs sccs.eaction.org.uk/climate 11410
Reposted by Alan MunroAilsa McLellan @ailsamcl.bsky.social · 21/04/2025Excellent news, this fishery is an environmental and welfare nightmare. We would not tolerate the same situation with birds. @mairigougeon.bsky.social news.stv.tv/scotland/min...news.stv.tvMinisters threatened with legal action over fishing of ‘vital’ speciesThe Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust has called on the Scottish Government to stop the fishing of wrasse in marine protected areas. 053
Alan Munro @alanmunro.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Sunday mornings done right! The spring edition of the @mcsuk.bsky.social Your Ocean magazine landed this week ☕️ 🦭 120
Alan Munro @alanmunro.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Check this out if you're looking to connect with cool organisations and individuals taking action for Scotland's seas 👇 000
Alan Munro @alanmunro.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Another massive milestone for @youth4seas.bsky.social! 🎊 We're breaking down barriers to youth-led marine action! If you're a young person looking to make waves in marine advocacy & campaigning, or know someone who is, stay tuned for applications opening next week! 010
Reposted by Alan MunroBryce Stewart @bd-stew.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Tanzania’s marine reserves offer long-term benefits to communities, study finds: news.mongabay.com/2025/03/tanz... #oceanoptimism #mpaswork #marineconservation #fisheries 🐟news.mongabay.comTanzania’s marine reserves offer long-term benefits to communities, study findsMarine protected areas in Tanzania boosted living standards in nearby communities over a span of nearly 20 years, a recent study in Conservation Letters found. Near MPAs, living standards improved, an... 0113
Reposted by Alan MunroYoung Sea Changers Scotland @youth4seas.bsky.social · 25/03/2025With the 2026 elections ahead, we're building a Youth Manifesto for Scotland’s Seas—and we want YOUR input! If you’re 16-25 and call Scotland home: 📢 Take our survey (prize draw included!) 🤝 Join a workshop & shape the future of marine policy. 🔗 Link in bio! #YM4ScotSeas #YouthVoice #Elections 086
Alan Munro @alanmunro.bsky.social · 19/03/2025I'm thrilled to be hosting a webinar with @sascampaigns.bsky.social in April! Join us to learn: 🏄 How we can take action to end pollution in our seas 🏄The power of advocacy in driving political change 🏄What it takes to work in a policy role Now’s the time to get involved! 000
Reposted by Alan MunroOceana UK @oceanauk.bsky.social · 16/03/2025🚨🚨 GIANT SUPERTRAWLERS (+100m) routinely fish in Scotland’s marine protected areas, devastating precious marine life & fish populations, DESPITE the UK Government having had the powers to stop them since Brexit. This must end! @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social @theferret.scot theferret.scot/supertrawler...theferret.scotGiant supertrawlers routinely fish in Scotland’s marine protected areasGiant supertrawlers fish in Scotland’s protected waters, impacting marine life and fish stocks, despite the UK Government’s power to stop them since Brexit. 13824
Reposted by Alan MunroLaura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Today, we heard the disappointing news that the #COP30 plans have included significant deforestation in Belém, Brazil, removing precious parts of the Amazon. Hear my thoughts from @bbc5live.bsky.social @chris-warburton.bsky.social & @lbc.co.uk @stevehreports.bsky.social lesswastelaura.com/media/ 011
Reposted by Alan MunroYoung Sea Changers Scotland @youth4seas.bsky.social · 12/03/2025We asked our members what marine issues they cared about and the votes are in! 1. Destructive fishing practices 2. Plastic pollution 3. Climate change Do you agree? Watch this space for an exciting opportunity to share your views and shape Scotland's marine future... 🌊📣 011
Reposted by Alan MunroYoung Sea Changers Scotland @youth4seas.bsky.social · 05/03/2025For the next edition of our Marine Jargon Buster series, we’re diving into deep-sea mining! 🌊 🪼 Learn more from @deepseaconserve.bsky.social 👉 deep-sea-conservation.org 🪼 Take action—sign the petition 👉https://only.one/act/mining Post created by YSCS member Isadora Jalil 👏 023