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Sea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We 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...

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Sea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We are so excited to be back in Dundee at #DiscoveryPoint to celebrate our 10th anniversary - who was there at the first Sea Scotland conference at this fantastic venue? Discovery Point - Dundee Heritage Trust share.google/EaZxmeiTB1aM... @scotlink.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social @wwf.org.uk

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Discovery Point - Dundee Heritage Trust

Dive into history on the Royal Research Ship Discovery in Dundee and experience Captain Scott & Shackleton's Antarctic journey.

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Sea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Hands up who is coming to Sea Scotland this year? 🖐️ Not got your ticket yet? There are still some left: Sea Scotland Conference 2026 Date: 27 oct • 10:00 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sea-scotla...

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Sea Scotland Conference 2026

Joining the dots to safeguard Scotland's seas

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Sea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Registration for Sea Scotland 2026 is now live! Join us at Discovery Point, Dundee, on 27th October for our 10th anniversary conference 🥳 This year's theme is: Joining the dots to safeguard Scotland's seas. 🌊 Registration: shorturl.at/Ra7vT More details: www.seascotland.scot

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Calling marine sector innovators! 📢 Want to showcase your leadership in the marine sector? Be a Sponsor for Sea Scotland 2026 on 27 October! Your support will help drive a diverse, inclusive, and engaging event. Find out more at www.seascotland.scot 🪸 @seascotland.bsky.social #SeaScotland2026

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

It's really great to see the contribution of citizen science efforts to data and policymaking - thanks @cathgem2000.bsky.social 🩵

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Sea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Join Sea Scotland 2026 as a conference sponsor! Your support is crucial to help us make it as engaging, diverse and inclusive as possible. Plus it's a great opportunity to showcase your work and contribution to the sector. 🪸 🌊 For more details, go to www.seascotland.scot 📆 27th October 2026

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Last night I was on STV news talking about the UK packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme. With thanks to our friends at @keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social and @keepwalestidy.cymru for leading this work I had the chance to advocate for our joint @mcsuk.bsky.social ask of litter payments!

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Our first pup paddleboard session of the year! These are the days to remind us why all the work to protect our amazing ocean is so important for nature and for our wellbeing! #OceanOptimism @mcsuk.bsky.social

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Another day another litter pick on Jaspers walk for @pawsonplastic.bsky.social 🐾

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The consultation responses and government view on the UK Marine Strategy Part 1 has been published: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69ce7d... We at the @mcsuk.bsky.social responded to the consultation & I helped feed in our views on the Marine Litter section - so what do we think?

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

It was great to share a Beachwatch update with the @communitiesforseas.bsky.social Marine Litter Group highlighting the new @mcsuk.bsky.social Beachwatch Data Explorer: beachwatch-data-explorer.vercel.app/explore With an important reminder this only provides a snapshot of what litter is out there!

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Beachwatch Data Explorer

Interactive data explorer for UK beach litter survey data

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Dr Lauren Smith @saltwaterlifeuk.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

🤿 A very enjoyable dip on Friday with @cathgem2000.bsky.social & Lynne from Moray Ocean Community 🌊 A sizeable swell coming in but thankfully the tidal pools were bursting with life! - Spiny Squat Lobster - Sea Hare - Common Prawn #snorkelling #tidalpool #underwaterphotography #scotlandunderwater

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The @senedd.wales just passed their #DepositReturnScheme regulations!! A fantastic result for @mcsuk.bsky.social volunteers!

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

The incredible @lizzieprice.bsky.social as Beachwatch Manager for the @mcsuk.bsky.social was on BBC Breakfast this morning. With 95% of beaches surveyed by our volunteers last year having drinks related litter the main topic of discussion was the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme!

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

State of our Beaches 2025 is out 🌊 A huge thanks to the incredible 14, 507 volunteers who headed out to beaches across the UK last year to clean and collect vital litter data for the @mcsuk.bsky.social Beachwatch project.

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Sea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Save the date for Sea Scotland 2026...and it’s our 10th birthday! 🎉 More details, including this year’s Sea Scotland youth event, coming soon. @youth4seas.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social @scotlink.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social @howellmarine.bsky.social @faunaflora.bsky.social 📸 NatureScot

An image of underwater coral and fish with the text "Save the Date! Join us for Sea Scotland's 10 year anniversary. Theme: Joining the dots to safeguard Scotland's seas. Tuesday 27th October. The Discovery, Dundee.

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Thank you @2050climategroup.bsky.social for inviting me to join your panel on politics and policy to be able to share my experiences from @mcsuk.bsky.social on Saturday - was a fantastic discussion with some brilliant questions from the audience!

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Sea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

‼️OPPORTUNITY: Sea Scotland Steering Group Membership We are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations, groups or individuals based in Scotland who would like to join the Sea Scotland conference steering group. 💡Find out more & apply: bit.ly/4cI6OhG

Picture of Sea Scotland's ocean husting event in 2025

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Yesterday it was fantastic to see DRS regulations laid in Wales for plastic, metal and glass drinks containers! With @mcsuk.bsky.social Beachwatch volunteers finding drinks related litter on over 90% of beaches in 2024 this is brilliant news for Welsh seas!

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Fab to see the regs laid today to ban plastic in single use wet wipes! Our @mcsuk.bsky.social volunteers have picked up thousands from Scottish beaches and across the UK! This will help wet wipe free beaches but also remember to only flush the three pees - pee, poo and toilet paper!

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Global Deposit and Return Platform @globaldrsplatform.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

🌍 Islands are on the front line of plastic pollution, and also at the forefront of solutions. On 18 February 2026 (13:00–14:00 CET), join the Global Deposit and Return Platform webinar “Circular Islands: Winning the war on marine litter with DRS” us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #drs #circulareconomy

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Diolch Cardiff for a fantastic few days raising awareness of our marine litter work at @mcsuk.bsky.social with current and future members of the Senedd! From #depositreturn to reusable cups to fishing gear we covered a lot in two days & I can't wait to see what Wales does next to save our ocean!

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Delighted to be part of the event last night, and show one of the films that we co-produced with @mcsuk.bsky.social Want to watch any of the three short films? 🎞️ www.reloopplatform.org/deposit-retu...

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Short film launch with the Marine Conservation Society

Reloop and the Marine Conservation Society have launched a series of short film series exploring deposit systems in Europe.

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Barry Snedden @barrysnedden.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Brilliant event from @mcsuk.bsky.social last night! We're not often in the same room as each other, but it's always lovely to catch up when we are 🤩

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Fantastic to be in @senedd.wales last night for our @mcsuk.bsky.social event on a #DepositReturnScheme for Wales with @reloop.bsky.social @keepwalestidy.cymru & Trash Free Trails. Diolch to sponsor @carolynthomasms.bsky.social for sponsoring & @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social for speaking!

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Exchange for change! Brilliant to see the name and logo launch for the deposit return scheme across Scotland, England and Northern Ireland today - a vital step forward following years of campaigning by @mcsuk.bsky.social and others! #DepositReturnScheme #CircularEconomy

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

For a more indepth dive into our policy on deposit return schemes, you can find our policy paper here -> s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk....

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Everywhere that has a deposit return scheme (DRS) has less litter - so of course we are big fans! If you are a fan of DRS then why not join our DRS Fanclub? www.mcsuk.org/ocean-emerge...

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Deposit Return Scheme Fan Club

This page highlights organisations and community groups who are also excited for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to begin; helping to reduce litter in the environment, increase recycling rates and mov...

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Brilliant piece by Nada Farhoud on learnings from Denmark and Latvia to help the UK move towards a circular economy. We're excited for the UK to join Denmark and Latvia in having a deposit return scheme for bottles and cans in October 2027 1/3 👇

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UK must learn from the world's first city-wide reuseable cup scheme

In Aarhus, Denmark a successful scheme which collects and washes cups for a small deposit has stopped more than one million so far from being binned

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Huge thanks to our speakers from @scottishgreens.org @scotlibdems.org.uk @snp.org and Scottish Labour, and all the delegates who attended @seascotland.bsky.social's first ever Ocean Hustings on Monday! It was great to share ideas on how we can bring our seas back to health. @youth4seas.bsky.social

Delegates at the Sea Scotland event, with a screen announcing the launch of the Youth Manifesto for Scotland's Seas

An audience member asking a question at the Sea Scotland event

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Sanne Dijkstra-Downie MSP 🔶 @sannedd.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Thanks so much @seascotland.bsky.social for giving me a chance to talk about my love of the ocean and how we should be looking after our local marine spaces! 🌊

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Sea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Making Waves: Sea Scotland Youth Voices event has begun! @alanmunro.bsky.social & Caitlin from @youth4seas.bsky.social celebrating the launch of their manifesto which was created in collaboration with young people from across Scotland!

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Sea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Sea Scotland Hustings is tonight🌊 We look forward to welcoming you all to the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute from 6.30 pm. Can't join in person? We are livestreaming!🎥 Join us online at 7.00 pm 👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKCtstbbEZw

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Brilliant first event for the 2025 @mcsuk.bsky.social #GreatBritishBeachean with Moray Ocean Community!

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Sea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

🌊 Registrations are now OPEN for Sea Scotland 2025! Grab your spot to join our first-ever Ocean Hustings on 6th October at the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute. 🚨Register today: bit.ly/44nKQfm

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Delighted to have been on The One Show tonight representing @mcsuk.bsky.social and all our amazing volunteers! I've brought together an article featuring lots of orgs doing vital work to tackle fishing and aquaculture gear if you are interested to find out more :) www.linkedin.com/pulse/workin...

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Working together to tackle fishing and aquaculture litter

Catherine Gemmell - Policy and Advocacy Manager at the Marine Conservation Society At the end of May I had the pleasure of spending the day in sunny Dunoon with BBC’s The One Show to talk about the br...

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Huge thanks to @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social for this brilliant motion in Scottish Parliament on the #BanDisposableVapes campaign by @lesswastelaura.bsky.social supported by @mcsuk.bsky.social @ashscotland.bsky.social & @keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social : www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Great to be back at Scottish Parliament representing @mcsuk.bsky.social for the @scotlink.bsky.social Nature Champion event celebrating all the MSPs who are giving nature a voice in parliament!

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

CAMPAIGN UPDATE 📣 The ban on disposable vapes is now in force! This is a fantastic win for our volunteers and Youth Ocean Network members who have been working tirelessly to raise awareness of the issue of littered vapes 1/3 👇

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

A wonderful evening watching the dolphins at Chanonry Point - got them on our @whalesorg.bsky.social Shorewatch survey too!

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Fantastic morning at Anderson's Primary school volunteering as a STEM Ambassador for DYW Moray week. I talked about my job at the @mcsuk.bsky.social Marine Conservation Society and then P5 and P6 became Citizen Scientists and completely a Source to Sea Litter Quest survey and litter pick!

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Brilliant to see our @mcsuk.bsky.social work with the Scottish Islands Federation feature in the @hief-enviro.bsky.social two year review! hief.scot/wp-content/u... A huge thanks to HIEF for your support!

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Delighted to share our @mcsuk.bsky.social State of our Beaches 2024 Policy Recommendations paper: s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.... Thank you to all the volunteers who collect this vital data and lets hope we see some strong policy progress this year!

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Our new beach clean report is out and the UK has a plastic pollution problem! Last year a whopping 15,000 of you helped us pick up and record over 3/4s of a million pieces of litter off our coastline 🙌 Take a look at the report to find out more👇 actmcs.org/tw-beachwatch24 1/4

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Caitlin Godfrey @catgodders.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Looking for schools & educators in Scotland! The Ocean-Friendly Schools Award is all about empowering young people to take action for our ocean 🪸🌊🦀 find out how you can get involved 👉🏻 www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can...

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