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A conference series for progressive marine policy & management in Scotland @ScotLINK, @EdinburghUni, @FaunaFlora, @mcsuk, @HowellMarineCo, @ScotWildlife

Visit our website: https://www.seascotland.scot/
Claudia thanks all the panelists for their contributions and a big shout out to our wonderful Sponsors!

WWF Scotland
Young Sea Changers Scotland
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Scottish Power Renewables

And thank you all for coming!

#SeaScotland2025
October 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Next we had Louis asking a question on behalf of young people - ensuring youth voices are involved, considered and supported in marine policy decision making.

#SeaScotland2025
October 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Calum from @mcsuk.bsky.social asked the question around marine pollution on everything from plastics to sewage to chemicals of concerns - what would the candidates parties do to tackle these issues if elected next year?

#SeaScotland2025
October 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Our youth representative on the Sea Scotland steering group Udara asks the first question to start the Ocean Hustings around Marine Spatial Planning.

The questions have been themed together based on all the questions delegates submitted on registration.

#SeaScotland2025
October 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Councillor Conor Savage from Labour stepped in last minute- thank you! Claudia gave a big shout out to the first Motion for the Ocean in Scotland which was thanks to Councillor Conor. The importance of working with all stakeholders and marine protection must be implemented with those stakeholders.
October 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Councillor Kate Campbell from the SNP highlighted the opportunities with National Marine Plan 2 and would like to see by end of next parliament term to tackle pollution both by tackling upstream and removal and recognises the importance of this event to help with shaping manifestos.
October 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Councillor Sanne Dijkstra-Downie from Liberal Democrats highlights they want science led and supported by coastal communities. They have to have a stake and a say in what happens - government should work with and not against communities empowering them to be stewards of their own marine environment.
October 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Claudia now invites each of the candidates to introduce themselves - Arianne Burgess, Scottish Greens MSP highlighted the slowness of the journey so far and we need to move at pace in the next session. I want to see us move to an eco-systems based approach with communities at the heart of it all.
October 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Fantastic to have @alanmunro.bsky.social Director and founder of @youth4seas.bsky.social officially launch the first Youth Manifesto for our seas to kick off the Ocean Hustings!

#SeaScotland2025
October 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Claudia Beamish, chair of @youth4seas.bsky.social opens the Ocean Hustings and welcomes everyone.

#SeaScotland2025
October 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A brilliant buzz as folk turn up to sign in for the Ocean Hustings!
October 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Members from @youth4seas.bsky.social give a fantastic presentation on the Youth Manifesto to young delegates and the candidates here for the Ocean Hustings later this evening.

You can read the manifesto here: Youth Manifesto — Young Sea Changers Scotland share.google/ccSml4FaAp2r...
October 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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!
October 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
We're almost sold out! ✨

Make sure to grab the last seats to join #SeaScotland2025
A chance to hear directly Scotland’s political parties' ideas & plans on the future of our seas ahead of the Holyrood 2026 Elections.

Register 👉 bit.ly/44nKQfm

Can't make it in person? We will livestream!🎥
September 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Meet the Sea Scotland Ocean Hustings speakers🌊

✨Ariane Burgess, Scottish Green Party MSP for Highlands and Islands
✨Cllr Sanne Dijkstra-Downie, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Edinburgh City Council (Forth ward)
✨Sarah Boyack, Scottish Labour MSP for Lothian (Region)

Register today👉 bit.ly/44nKQfm
September 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
And we’re off 🚀
Our Making Waves: Sea Scotland Youth Voices online session has just kicked off!

Excited to discuss the upcoming Sea Scotland Hustings with Dan Paris from @scotlink.bsky.social and our young delegates 🌊
September 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🚨Making Waves: Sea Scotland Youth Voices online is tomorrow!
For young people aged 18–30 💡 with Dan Paris, from @scotlink.bsky.social

Join us to hear:
✔️ What hustings are
✔️ Who’s speaking at Sea Scotland 2025
✔️ How YOU can make the most of the experience

🎟️ Free tickets bit.ly/3G1cOEm
September 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Are you ready for Sea Scotland 2025?

🤝 Engage with our delegates, speakers & sponsors
📖 Enjoy the @scotwildlife.bsky.social Words of the Wild exhibition
🚀 Celebrate the launch of the @youth4seas.bsky.social
Youth Manifesto for Scotland’s Seas

Make sure you grab your ticket! bit.ly/44nKQfm
September 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Behind every Sea Scotland event is a network of passionate partners. 💬💡
Our heartfelt thanks to @wwfscotland.bsky.social and @youth4seas.bsky.social for support our 2025 hustings and make the event accessible to all! 🌊

Interested in joining us? Check out how to become a sponsor: bit.ly/44c73fl
August 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Got a question for Scotland’s political parties about the future of our seas?
When you register for Sea Scotland 2025, you can submit your question!

🗣️ The questions asked on the day will be drawn from what you — the attendees — ask most.
🎟️ Shape the conversation: bit.ly/44nKQfm
July 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🌊Tickets are selling fast!

We look forward to welcoming you to our first-ever Ocean Hustings.

Join us to engage with the main Scottish political parties on their ideas & plans to support meaningful progress for our marine environment and coastal communities.

🐙Register: bit.ly/44nKQfm
July 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🌊We are thrilled to bring back our Making Waves: Sea Scotland Youth Voices events!
In partnership with @youth4seas.bsky.social, we'll run 2 sessions to equip young people (18-30) with the skills and confidence to engage in the Sea Scotland 2025 Ocean Hustings.

More info & tickets👉 bit.ly/3G1cOEm
June 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🌊 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
June 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
📣We are open for sponsorship applications!
Join us as a sponsor to showcase your work, engage with our speakers and delegates and take part in Sea Scotland 2025.

More information on our website: bit.ly/44c73fl
June 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We are delighted to welcome @wwfscotland.bsky.social as a sponsor!🌊
WWF is the world’s leading independent conservation organisation, with a mission to create a world where people and wildlife can thrive together.💚🌎

Interested in sponsoring sea Scotland 2025?
Check our website👉 bit.ly/3Spcu4V
May 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM