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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Clean Up Scotland's Sewage Coalition has now launched! We are excited to be a member of this campaign to protect our rivers, lochs and seas and our right to safe water. Find out more here 👇 www.ercs.scot/campaign/cle... #cleanupscotlandssewage #endsewagepollution

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Clean Up Scotland's Sewage

We want to stop pollution from sewer overflows.

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Focus of consultation on MPAs that don’t currently have any fisheries management in place. We have MPA with fisheries management measures that still allows dredging and that not in scope of this consultation - CCN

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Current MPA/PMF consultation - evidence base for sites is very good and we support that. Will be supporting measures that provide greatest protection - MCS

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

MCS run Good Fish Guide and consult fishing industry on that. About having structures that support that engagement - MCS

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Over 2000 people have taken part in over 1000 nurdle hunts in Scotland, providing 10 years of data. Have good citizen science showing there’s a problem and now need action to solve it - Fidra

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Concern about sufficient capacity in Marine Directorate and also impacts on capacity of merger of NatureScot with others. Citizen science has a huge value and would like the gov to invest more in that - MCS

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Look at value of citizen science and value communities can bring to table - monitoring, identifying potential restoration sites for future. We have solutions and want to be part of conversation - CCN

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Evident monitoring and data quality and availability of resources for that has reduced and that is a big issue - SWT

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Incentivise lower impact fishing in the MPA network. A well managed seabed creates so many more opportunities for economic activities as well - CCN

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Use brexit bonus quota to incentivise best practice - currently completely in Gov’s gift. Use £14.7m Marine Scotland Fund better. Recover abundance of fish —> more jobs, more profit, everyone better off Coastal communities more than people who fish now and everyone deserves a say - Open Seas

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Informed and intentional fishing plans needed that inspire confidence and reduce conflict. Inshore area should be a low impact area as home to important life history stages of important species - MCS

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Many CCN groups involved in beach cleans and disposing of marine litter. Measures to reduce waste and stop it at source needed - CCN

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Lack of putting marine environment central to decisions that affect it - Fidra

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cross-government thinking needed. Microplastic pollution needs more regulation. Contaminants in sewage sludge leach into environment. Lack of monitoring from SEPA but academic data shows that regulation works - Fidra

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

More integration between different Scot Gov work packages needed - SWT

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Lack of timeliness of delivery of actions and lack of ambition of actions. Inshore fisheries management initiative promised but not delivered. We need action - Open Seas

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Areas for restoration should be identified by planning - MCS

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Communities’ active restoration efforts hampered by process so communities not in the driving seat - CCN

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Would like to see regional marine planning across Scotland that include communities - MCS

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Fishing should be better integrated into regional marine plans - SWT

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Two problems: Planning siloed - failure to understand legislative framework Resource - need to put in place a marine planner - Open Seas

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Communities must have a seat at the table in making decisions that will affect their local waters - CCN

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Failed marine planning has consequences to communities. CCN want to find solutions which must be place-based and community-led. Without that, taking opportunities away from communities to have resilient economies - CCN

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Want to highlight policy briefing on Community-led marine management by CCN - SWT www.communitiesforseas.scot/community-le...

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Need more quantitative analysis of environmental benefits of MPAs. Good environmental health leads to resilient coastal communities - SWT

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Pollution must be traced to sources including microplastics and chemical pollutants - Fidra

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Coastal communities are more than fisheries and aquaculture. 34,000 jobs in marine tourism that rely on good environmental health - CCN

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Economic benefits to marine protected areas identified but not considered - Open Seas

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Calling for ecosystem-based spatial management of our seas. Look at habitats and what they provide in terms of ecosystem services and then putting activities in places where they are suitable - MCS

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We’re at Parliament today as Annabel from our member group Caolas is giving evidence to the Rural Affairs Committee along with @mcsuk.bsky.social @fidrango.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social @open-seas.bsky.social Follow along for updates from the discussion 🌊

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Community knowledge and input is vital to sustainably managing Scotland’s marine areas 🌊 However, marine data can be difficult to navigate, so we have created guidance to help communities navigate publicly available information on their local Marine Protected Areas and Priority Marine Features ⬇️

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Take two minutes to write to your MSPs to call for action to give Scotland's seas the protections they deserve! Join our call for a public consultation within the first 100 days of the new parliament on finally implementing the protections our oceans need. Act now! scotlink.eaction.online/100days/

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Increasing and supporting community leadership in marine management can bring huge benefits. Read our full policy briefing here: www.communitiesforseas.scot/wp-content/u... (3/3)

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Some ways community voices can be increased are through: 🦀 Clear governance pathways to allow for local leadership 🐳 Collaborative design of marine protected areas, incorporating local knowledge and scientific data 🐬 Strengthening monitoring and enforcement of marine management measures (2/3)

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🌊 How can communities have more say in how their local marine areas are managed? 🌊 Community leadership in marine management can lead to long-term ecological outcomes, incorporation of local knowledge, and sustainable livelihoods. However, there are lots of barriers to community leadership. (1/3)

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Nearly a decade since Scotland established the South Arran MPA and implemented fisheries management measures, seabed life has been recovering dramatically. It's great to see the successes of CCN members @arrancoast.bsky.social highlighted in this study 🐟 news.mongabay.com/short-articl...

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Seabed life triples after bottom trawling ban in Scotland protected area

Nearly a decade since Scotland established the South Arran Marine Protected Area and banned bottom trawling across much of it, life on the seafloor has thrived, a new study has found. Scientists surve...

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Last 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...

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CCN Gathering 2026 - CCN Scotland

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Young Sea Changers Scotland @youth4seas.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The 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.

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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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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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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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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

One of our members is part of the Resilience of Anthropocene Coasts and Communities project, investigating some of the thousands of coastal landfill sites at risk of erosion and releasing of pollutants to the marine environment. Read all about it here: www.communitiesforseas.scot/historic-coa...

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Researching historic coastal eroding landfill sites in Angus - CCN Scotland

East Haven Together is involved with the Resilience of Anthropocene Coasts and Communities (RAAC) project, a collaborative project between several universities, government agencies, and communities.

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

We are really grateful to @inspiringscotland.bsky.social and Changing Ideas for supporting us to campaign for improved and accessible water quality information and pathways that enable communities to develop local solutions and hold polluters to account! 🌊

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Today we raised our voices outside Scottish Parliament in one last push to ensure politicians stand up for Scotland's nature. The Natural Environment Bill could be a game-changer - introducing nature targets and Swift bricks. The final debate starts today, we hope to see major wins for wildlife.

Group smiling and holding up their signs and bird puppets outside Scottish Parliament

Close up of sign which reads 'Swifties for Swift Bricks!' with a picture of Taylor Swift

Three members of RSPB staff stand together smiling holding a Curlew puppet, a Puffin puppet and a Swift puppet

Swift puppet next to Scottish parliament entrance

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Young Sea Changers Scotland @youth4seas.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Interested 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-...

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Project Seagrass @projectseagrass.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Are you an individual or a member of a group in Scotland with an interest in seagrass who could benefit from being part of the Collaborative? Get in touch with us to register to be involved: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Scottish Seagrass Collaborative Membership Form

The SSC is not a governing body. Instead, it is a collaborative network shaped by its members. Our shared mission is to connect people, share knowledge, and create opportunities for training, resource...

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Project Seagrass @projectseagrass.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Last month saw the launch of the Scottish Seagrass Collaborative! The aim of the Collaborative is to connect people, share knowledge, and create opportunities for training, resources, and joint action that strengthen seagrass conservation efforts across Scotland.

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Coastal Communities Network Scotland @communitiesforseas.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Recently, CCN members came together to explore how arts, culture and heritage relate to marine conservation, and how we can use them to engage new audiences and foster deeper connections with the marine environment 🐟🎨 Read all about it in our blog: www.communitiesforseas.scot/arts-mini-ga...

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Arts, culture and heritage in marine conservation: CCN mini-gathering - CCN Scotland

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