Community of Arran Seabed Trust
@arrancoast.bsky.social
A charity that works to ensure shared responsibility for the protection and restoration of our seas.
Check out our website https://www.arrancoast.com/ for Community action, education, research and lots more
Check out our website https://www.arrancoast.com/ for Community action, education, research and lots more
Thirty years ago, when @howardlwood.bsky.social and Don MacNeish embarked on a journey to protect Arran's seas, they never imagined it would one day bring them to the blue carpet for the world premiere of #OCEAN, the latest and most powerful documentary by the legendary #SirDavidAttenborough.
May 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Thirty years ago, when @howardlwood.bsky.social and Don MacNeish embarked on a journey to protect Arran's seas, they never imagined it would one day bring them to the blue carpet for the world premiere of #OCEAN, the latest and most powerful documentary by the legendary #SirDavidAttenborough.
𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. "Ocean with David Attenborough" - available globally from 8th May.
We're delighted to share that we had the great honour of working with the incredible production teams behind this movie and can't wait for the official release.
We're delighted to share that we had the great honour of working with the incredible production teams behind this movie and can't wait for the official release.
OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH | OFFICIAL TRAILER | GLOBAL CINEMA EVENT FROM MAY 8 | Altitude Films
YouTube video by Altitude Films
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April 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. "Ocean with David Attenborough" - available globally from 8th May.
We're delighted to share that we had the great honour of working with the incredible production teams behind this movie and can't wait for the official release.
We're delighted to share that we had the great honour of working with the incredible production teams behind this movie and can't wait for the official release.
The Leopard-spot goby (Thorogobius ephippiatus) is a small, cryptic fish species often seen by divers in the South Arran MPA. It belongs to the Gobiidae family, a diverse group of bottom-dwelling fish. This species is known for its striking pattern of dark spots on a pale body, #Biodiversity #Marine
March 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The Leopard-spot goby (Thorogobius ephippiatus) is a small, cryptic fish species often seen by divers in the South Arran MPA. It belongs to the Gobiidae family, a diverse group of bottom-dwelling fish. This species is known for its striking pattern of dark spots on a pale body, #Biodiversity #Marine
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🌊ONE WEEK TO GO🌊
Join our webinar on Mon 24 to find out more about the urgent need to protect our seas - we'll hear from Jessica Jones at @scotwildlife.bsky.social, Lucy Kay at @arrancoast.bsky.social and Professor James Harrison at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bringing-s...
Join our webinar on Mon 24 to find out more about the urgent need to protect our seas - we'll hear from Jessica Jones at @scotwildlife.bsky.social, Lucy Kay at @arrancoast.bsky.social and Professor James Harrison at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bringing-s...
March 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
🌊ONE WEEK TO GO🌊
Join our webinar on Mon 24 to find out more about the urgent need to protect our seas - we'll hear from Jessica Jones at @scotwildlife.bsky.social, Lucy Kay at @arrancoast.bsky.social and Professor James Harrison at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bringing-s...
Join our webinar on Mon 24 to find out more about the urgent need to protect our seas - we'll hear from Jessica Jones at @scotwildlife.bsky.social, Lucy Kay at @arrancoast.bsky.social and Professor James Harrison at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bringing-s...
We love our Kelp on the Isle of Arran, it thrives in dense underwater forests around our coast. Kelp ecosystems rank among the most productive on Earth, providing vital habitat for Arrans recovering marine life. #Oceanoptimism #Inshorelimit
March 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
We love our Kelp on the Isle of Arran, it thrives in dense underwater forests around our coast. Kelp ecosystems rank among the most productive on Earth, providing vital habitat for Arrans recovering marine life. #Oceanoptimism #Inshorelimit
🤿 Online talk 🤿Join us for an exciting presentation by Bethany Walsh, unveiling her MSc research on marine recreation around the Isle of Arran.
The talk will be 1 hour with an opportunity for Q&A at the end.
Tickets are FREE but donations welcome. Book your place at: bit.ly/MarineRecreationTalk.
The talk will be 1 hour with an opportunity for Q&A at the end.
Tickets are FREE but donations welcome. Book your place at: bit.ly/MarineRecreationTalk.
March 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🤿 Online talk 🤿Join us for an exciting presentation by Bethany Walsh, unveiling her MSc research on marine recreation around the Isle of Arran.
The talk will be 1 hour with an opportunity for Q&A at the end.
Tickets are FREE but donations welcome. Book your place at: bit.ly/MarineRecreationTalk.
The talk will be 1 hour with an opportunity for Q&A at the end.
Tickets are FREE but donations welcome. Book your place at: bit.ly/MarineRecreationTalk.
One of our favourite marine animals & always great to spot while diving.
The Curled Octopus is an active predator, feeding mainly on crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates as well as fish.
Brilliant at camouflage by changing both its colour and skin texture
The Curled Octopus is an active predator, feeding mainly on crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates as well as fish.
Brilliant at camouflage by changing both its colour and skin texture
March 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
One of our favourite marine animals & always great to spot while diving.
The Curled Octopus is an active predator, feeding mainly on crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates as well as fish.
Brilliant at camouflage by changing both its colour and skin texture
The Curled Octopus is an active predator, feeding mainly on crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates as well as fish.
Brilliant at camouflage by changing both its colour and skin texture
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Every fraction of a degree matters.
Rising temperatures put marine life and coastal ecosystems at risk of irreversible loss.
Urgent #ClimateAction is needed to #SaveOurOcean.
www.un.org/en/climatech...
Rising temperatures put marine life and coastal ecosystems at risk of irreversible loss.
Urgent #ClimateAction is needed to #SaveOurOcean.
www.un.org/en/climatech...
March 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Every fraction of a degree matters.
Rising temperatures put marine life and coastal ecosystems at risk of irreversible loss.
Urgent #ClimateAction is needed to #SaveOurOcean.
www.un.org/en/climatech...
Rising temperatures put marine life and coastal ecosystems at risk of irreversible loss.
Urgent #ClimateAction is needed to #SaveOurOcean.
www.un.org/en/climatech...
Pholis gunnellus, found in UK shallow coastal waters Butterfish prefers hiding in crevices or burrowing into the seabed. It's an adaptable and resilient species, capable of surviving in intertidal zones where it can be exposed to fluctuating temperatures and salinity levels. #MPAsWork
March 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Pholis gunnellus, found in UK shallow coastal waters Butterfish prefers hiding in crevices or burrowing into the seabed. It's an adaptable and resilient species, capable of surviving in intertidal zones where it can be exposed to fluctuating temperatures and salinity levels. #MPAsWork
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Projects like @seawilding.bsky.social and @arrancoast.bsky.social are leading the way in restoring Britain’s vital underwater forests. (2/2)
Learn more about #seagrass 👇
Learn more about #seagrass 👇
Seagrass restoration & conservation
Explore how seagrass supports a variety of marine life and serves as one of our best allies in addressing climate change.
www.rewildingbritain.org.uk
March 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Projects like @seawilding.bsky.social and @arrancoast.bsky.social are leading the way in restoring Britain’s vital underwater forests. (2/2)
Learn more about #seagrass 👇
Learn more about #seagrass 👇
🐚Still time to join our team!🐚
We're looking for a dynamic new member of our core team, responsible for ensuring smooth operations including:
🪸Aquarium husbandry
⚒️General maintenance
💻IT management
☣️Health & safety
⛵Boat operations
🤿SCUBA compressor
Details and apply 👉 www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
We're looking for a dynamic new member of our core team, responsible for ensuring smooth operations including:
🪸Aquarium husbandry
⚒️General maintenance
💻IT management
☣️Health & safety
⛵Boat operations
🤿SCUBA compressor
Details and apply 👉 www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
February 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🐚Still time to join our team!🐚
We're looking for a dynamic new member of our core team, responsible for ensuring smooth operations including:
🪸Aquarium husbandry
⚒️General maintenance
💻IT management
☣️Health & safety
⛵Boat operations
🤿SCUBA compressor
Details and apply 👉 www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
We're looking for a dynamic new member of our core team, responsible for ensuring smooth operations including:
🪸Aquarium husbandry
⚒️General maintenance
💻IT management
☣️Health & safety
⛵Boat operations
🤿SCUBA compressor
Details and apply 👉 www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
Exceedingly grateful to Esri for their support and desire to share our story widely. Esri's world-leading GIS and other storytelling software has helped COAST bring our marine science to life in an accessible way for all.
The Lamlash Bay on the Isle of Arran—the UK's first community-led marine protected area—is managed by volunteers who use GIS to map underwater conditions, collect research data, monitor biodiversity, and record the remarkable comeback from trawling. www.esri.com/about/newsro...
How One Scottish Community is Restoring a Critical Marine Environment
The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) transforms marine data into maps, empowering their advocacy for coastal protection in Scotland.
www.esri.com
February 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Exceedingly grateful to Esri for their support and desire to share our story widely. Esri's world-leading GIS and other storytelling software has helped COAST bring our marine science to life in an accessible way for all.
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13,749 people have signed our petition calling for The Scottish Government to take action to recover #ourseas for the sake of coastal communities, sustainable fishers & future generations
Join the call for action 👉 bit.ly/inshorelimit
#InshoreLimit #BringBacktheFish
Join the call for action 👉 bit.ly/inshorelimit
#InshoreLimit #BringBacktheFish
February 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
13,749 people have signed our petition calling for The Scottish Government to take action to recover #ourseas for the sake of coastal communities, sustainable fishers & future generations
Join the call for action 👉 bit.ly/inshorelimit
#InshoreLimit #BringBacktheFish
Join the call for action 👉 bit.ly/inshorelimit
#InshoreLimit #BringBacktheFish
Great to read this blog by NatureScot highlighting the recent research they carried out in the South Arran MPA through chartering RV COAST Explorer.
"Overall, the results are positive, indicating that protection has prevented further deterioration of the maerl habitats around Arran."
"Overall, the results are positive, indicating that protection has prevented further deterioration of the maerl habitats around Arran."
A living seabed: monitoring maerl in the South Arran MPA
Western Scotland’s famous white beaches are made not of coral but of fragments of dead maerl, crushed by the waves and bleached by the sun. Living maerl is a purple-pink hard seaweed that forms spi…
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February 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Great to read this blog by NatureScot highlighting the recent research they carried out in the South Arran MPA through chartering RV COAST Explorer.
"Overall, the results are positive, indicating that protection has prevented further deterioration of the maerl habitats around Arran."
"Overall, the results are positive, indicating that protection has prevented further deterioration of the maerl habitats around Arran."
🐟Marine Life Discoveries Around Arran🐟
Join us for a fascinating journey beneath the waters of Arran. From unusual species to thriving habitats, we’ll explore the exciting biodiversity revealed through citizen science surveys.
📆 Monday 24th February
⏰ 7pm for 7.30pm
📍 Ormidale Pavilion, Brodick
Join us for a fascinating journey beneath the waters of Arran. From unusual species to thriving habitats, we’ll explore the exciting biodiversity revealed through citizen science surveys.
📆 Monday 24th February
⏰ 7pm for 7.30pm
📍 Ormidale Pavilion, Brodick
February 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🐟Marine Life Discoveries Around Arran🐟
Join us for a fascinating journey beneath the waters of Arran. From unusual species to thriving habitats, we’ll explore the exciting biodiversity revealed through citizen science surveys.
📆 Monday 24th February
⏰ 7pm for 7.30pm
📍 Ormidale Pavilion, Brodick
Join us for a fascinating journey beneath the waters of Arran. From unusual species to thriving habitats, we’ll explore the exciting biodiversity revealed through citizen science surveys.
📆 Monday 24th February
⏰ 7pm for 7.30pm
📍 Ormidale Pavilion, Brodick
👥JOIN OUR TEAM🐙
Exciting opportunities to be part of COAST's Operational Team are currently available!
We're recruiting a part-time Facilities Officer and a full-time Outreach and Communications Manager.
Fancy joining our acclaimed charity? Find out more and apply: www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
Exciting opportunities to be part of COAST's Operational Team are currently available!
We're recruiting a part-time Facilities Officer and a full-time Outreach and Communications Manager.
Fancy joining our acclaimed charity? Find out more and apply: www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
February 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
👥JOIN OUR TEAM🐙
Exciting opportunities to be part of COAST's Operational Team are currently available!
We're recruiting a part-time Facilities Officer and a full-time Outreach and Communications Manager.
Fancy joining our acclaimed charity? Find out more and apply: www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
Exciting opportunities to be part of COAST's Operational Team are currently available!
We're recruiting a part-time Facilities Officer and a full-time Outreach and Communications Manager.
Fancy joining our acclaimed charity? Find out more and apply: www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
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❗Urgent: We must ensure our inshore fisheries are managed sustainably 🌊
Act now to support responsible fisheries management by responding to the Call for Evidence.
Act now to support responsible fisheries management by responding to the Call for Evidence.
🚨 Deadline 18/02
Marine Scotland's Call for Evidence on the state of inshore fisheries management is vital opportunity to shape the future of Scotland’s inshore fisheries.
🗣️ Your voice is crucial in ensuring sustainable practices and a healthy marine environment
👉 bit.ly/IFCallForEvi...
Marine Scotland's Call for Evidence on the state of inshore fisheries management is vital opportunity to shape the future of Scotland’s inshore fisheries.
🗣️ Your voice is crucial in ensuring sustainable practices and a healthy marine environment
👉 bit.ly/IFCallForEvi...
The Future of Scottish Inshore Fisheries: A Call for Change - #OurSeas
Scotland’s coastal waters are some of the most ecologically and economically important areas in the country. Covering 62,212 km², these inshore fisheries provide jobs, food, and a way of life for many...
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February 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
❗Urgent: We must ensure our inshore fisheries are managed sustainably 🌊
Act now to support responsible fisheries management by responding to the Call for Evidence.
Act now to support responsible fisheries management by responding to the Call for Evidence.
Feather stars or Crinoids have been around for over 500 million years, making them one of the oldest surviving marine animal groups. Fossil records show their ancestors once dominated prehistoric seas. Today, they continue to thrive in the South Arran Marine Protected Area.
@naturescot.bsky.social
@naturescot.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Feather stars or Crinoids have been around for over 500 million years, making them one of the oldest surviving marine animal groups. Fossil records show their ancestors once dominated prehistoric seas. Today, they continue to thrive in the South Arran Marine Protected Area.
@naturescot.bsky.social
@naturescot.bsky.social
The South Arran Marine Protected Area contains tide-swept rock reefs that attract sessile species such as Soft Corals, Anemones Hydroids etc This makes great habitats for a variety of fish such as Ballen Wrasse. @naturescot.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The South Arran Marine Protected Area contains tide-swept rock reefs that attract sessile species such as Soft Corals, Anemones Hydroids etc This makes great habitats for a variety of fish such as Ballen Wrasse. @naturescot.bsky.social
King Scallops Pecten, maximus numbers increased by 353% between 2010 & 2022 in the Lamlash No Take Zone.
The recovering complexity of the seabed now gives ideal habitat to Juvenile Cod, Gadus morhua
The recovering complexity of the seabed now gives ideal habitat to Juvenile Cod, Gadus morhua
February 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
King Scallops Pecten, maximus numbers increased by 353% between 2010 & 2022 in the Lamlash No Take Zone.
The recovering complexity of the seabed now gives ideal habitat to Juvenile Cod, Gadus morhua
The recovering complexity of the seabed now gives ideal habitat to Juvenile Cod, Gadus morhua
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🌊 Great to meet #OurSeas in Parliament this week. They are an alliance of Scottish organisations, businesses, communities and individuals that support a move to sustainable use of our coastal seas.
February 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
🌊 Great to meet #OurSeas in Parliament this week. They are an alliance of Scottish organisations, businesses, communities and individuals that support a move to sustainable use of our coastal seas.
Great to see you back in the old haunts! Thanks for representing COAST; what a great evening.
It's been a while since I attended Scot Parliament with Don to discuss & lobby MSPs , this evening we are joined by our better half's to keep an eye on our behaviour #OurSeas #CoastalTestimones @arrancoast.bsky.social
January 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Great to see you back in the old haunts! Thanks for representing COAST; what a great evening.
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Check out the latest issue of 'The Marine Biologist' - the magazine of the @thembauk.bsky.social Among all the great content is an article by Lucy Kay & I on the @arrancoast.bsky.social success story. If you are not already a member of the MBA, then you clearly need to join! #oceanoptimism 😁🐙🦀🦞🪸🦈
Check out the latest issue of The Marine Biologist magazine! 🐠 In this issue, we'll take you on a journey from #molecular studies to micro-habitats and the mysteries of mud on the continental shelf.
Dive into our 3 exclusive articles here ➡️ https://buff.ly/3Da62sc
#TheMarineBiologistMagazine #TMB
Dive into our 3 exclusive articles here ➡️ https://buff.ly/3Da62sc
#TheMarineBiologistMagazine #TMB
January 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Check out the latest issue of 'The Marine Biologist' - the magazine of the @thembauk.bsky.social Among all the great content is an article by Lucy Kay & I on the @arrancoast.bsky.social success story. If you are not already a member of the MBA, then you clearly need to join! #oceanoptimism 😁🐙🦀🦞🪸🦈
🌊 Dive into Marine Conservation! 🌊
Don't miss your chance to join us as we celebrate 30 years of community-led marine conservation. This season we have a BRAND NEW Marine Research Internship, alongside our highly-competitive Marine Engagement Internship. Apply now: arrancoast.com/vacancies
Don't miss your chance to join us as we celebrate 30 years of community-led marine conservation. This season we have a BRAND NEW Marine Research Internship, alongside our highly-competitive Marine Engagement Internship. Apply now: arrancoast.com/vacancies
January 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌊 Dive into Marine Conservation! 🌊
Don't miss your chance to join us as we celebrate 30 years of community-led marine conservation. This season we have a BRAND NEW Marine Research Internship, alongside our highly-competitive Marine Engagement Internship. Apply now: arrancoast.com/vacancies
Don't miss your chance to join us as we celebrate 30 years of community-led marine conservation. This season we have a BRAND NEW Marine Research Internship, alongside our highly-competitive Marine Engagement Internship. Apply now: arrancoast.com/vacancies