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⚠️Sea Scotland is now on Bluesky! Follow us👉bit.ly/41EzEIy to stay updated on our latest news.

🚨We are looking for two young volunteers (18-30) to join the youth task force & steering group and contribute to #SeaScot25! No prior experience required, just your enthusiasm and willingness to engage! Check how to apply: seascotland.scot

🚨 The #SeaScot24 Conference Report is now on our website! bit.ly/3Tw04ZO On 3-4 June, our sponsors, speakers & delegates explored the ways forward to ensure a sustainable & responsible management of Scotland’s marine environment.🌊

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 @ScotLINK blog to celebrate @UNESCO World Youth Skill Day! bit.ly/4cIBi0q

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 @RussellFindlay1 + @mcsuk 📸@CalumDuncanMCS

Sea Scotland could not exist without our brilliant sponsors!🙏 A huge thanks to @mcsuk @WWFScotland @NatureScot @ScotGovMarine, Stromar @ScotWildlife and @HowellMarineCo for making #SeaScot24 possible!🐳 Meet our sponsors by checking this link: bit.ly/3VEMJQs

"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 @ScotLINK Chief officer, Deborah long summary of the conference bit.ly/3VB9nsW

We love learning from brilliant conference speakers who see the opportunities in tomorrow. Thanks to @SAGB and @SeaScotland for inviting our Executive Director @KaraBrydson to join their events, and to @nickiholmyard1 & @Scotlink for the pictures!

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

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

Thanks to everyone who attended & spoke at #SeaScot2024 this week & our #Makingwaves youth event with @Youth4Seas. 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

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

Thank you @DeborahlLong, Chief Officer of @ScotLINK 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

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

Rebecca from @ScotWildlife 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

Lots of ideas from delegates & the panel on how we improve inclusivity in marine decision making. Citizen assemblies, collaboration across sectors, increased ocean literacy, funding and capacity support, key messages, easier consultation processes. #SeaScot2024 🌊 Catherine

Diversity, listening & value were three words Joe @Bluemarinef most closely associated with inclusivity - Connie then tasked the others to share: Fairness, involvement & sharing from Morag and Rebecca echoed this with diversity, sharing & listening. #SeaScot2024 🌊Catherine

Connie from @NatureScot & conference steering group member brings everyone back to chair presentations and discussions on how to improve inclusivity of marine decision making with some wonderful personal reflections - thank you Connie for sharing. #SeaScot2024 🌊 Catherine

Morag attending @SeaScotland to fly the flag for @Solwaytweets - Great work!