🐟 Pollack are found around rocky coastal waters, and feed on fish, squid, shrimp and crabs. Also known as lythe, this species is often mistaken for its close relative, the coalfish or saithe.

🦈 Small-spotted catshark, otherwise known as the lesser-spotted dogfish, live close to the seabed either in shallow waters or up to 100 metres deep. They prey on crabs, molluscs, and small fish and curl into a doughnut shape when threatened.

⭐ Spiny starfish are the largest starfish in UK seas, growing up to 70 cm across. Its body is covered in white spines and it can be found in shallow coastal waters but also at depths of around 200 m.

With government commitments still waiting to be fulfilled, it’s time to turn what they have promised into robust action for Scotland’s underwater meadows.

📚 Read more about Scotland’s seagrass in our Ocean Witness Report at the link in bio. openseas.org.uk/ocean-witness/

As part of our #OceanWitnessReport, we mapped seagrass meadows across Scotland’s inshore waters, from Orkney to Islay. Our surveys revealed both the promise and the peril of these habitats: as some remain healthy and thriving, while others show clear signs of decline.

In Scotland's seas you don't have to travel far to experience an incredible range of marine life. From tiny invertebrates to mighty whale species – Alisdair Hughson of Keltic Seafare shares up close stories with the creatures that rely on healthy underwater habitats 🐬🐋🤿