Campaigning to block mechanical dredging of kelp in Scottish waters. A project supported by @siftscotland. You can view more information at https://xitter.cf/t.co/qRKsqYd6Sg
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Open letter calls on Scottish Government to justify its long-standing political and policy support for open-net salmon farming. Concerns about salmon farming are widespread. It’s high time the Scottish Government paid attention ✊
wildfish.org/latest-news/ope…
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Concluding today's session, @fincarson asked @MairiGougeon👇
Do you believe sufficient progress has been made since the 2018 report, which concluded that standards of regulation of the salmon farming sector in Scotland were ‘not acceptable’?
Session👉ow.ly/FCGX50U6gEh
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SIFT was delighted to meet this year's Ocean Defenders as they joined us at the Our Seas #CoastalTestimonies launch in Glasgow last night! Read more and find out where you can join in at @ourseas_scot 🐟🐟🐟🐬🐬
Treated to dolphin craft from Mickey and Alex, and fact finding from David Nairn on porpoises in The Clyde, the ODs had a fintastic time while learning about our coastline.
#CoastalTestimonies
Thank you @ourseas_scot
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Currently, there are almost no restrictions on where or how many wrasse can be trapped. There are also weak limits on when wrasse can be trapped: they can even be caught during their breeding season – because that is when lice are at their worst in the salmon farms 🐟
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"Six years after this very area was identified we are still waiting for protection so we'd like to see this area urgently protected for the future health of fish populations."
Read more below
New herring spawning grounds spotted from space bbc.in/49cunKd
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ICYMI @scotgov is bringing in Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) for scallop dredge and large pelagic fishing vessels.🚢
We urge @scotparl to endorse REM and call for its expansion across fleets to help monitor fishing activities and promote sustainable fisheries.
Legislation to make Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) mandatory on scallop dredge and large pelagic vessels in Scottish waters has been laid in Parliament today.
➡legislation.gov.uk/id/sdsi/2…
REM data will help to support more sustainable fisheries management.
ALT Pelagic vessels in harbour with text: Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) for scallop dredge and large pelagic vessels in Scottish waters
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Yesterday the Scottish Government announced that the proposed policy to introduce HPMAs in 10% of Scottish waters by 2026 would not go ahead.
Moving forward, SIFT has set out 5 key principles for developing policy for our inshore waters ⬇️
heraldscotland.com/news/2390…
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Wonderful to see Danny Renton & @seawilding getting the support & recognition they so deserve. All power to you! #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #OceanOptimism 🌱🦪👏
“People should care because it is about the future"
Our National Lottery Awards 2023 Environment winner is Danny Renton 🌊
Danny is the CEO and Founder of @seawilding, the UK’s first community-led native oyster 🦪 and seagrass 🌱 restoration project.
@HeritageFundUK #NLAwards
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Salmon farms capture thousands of lumpsuckers and wrasse from the wild to use as 'cleaner fish' before killing and disposing of them. These fish are a vital part of coastal ecology, yet are treated as a disposable commodity by salmon farms. #Offthetable
freesalmon.is/site/
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This year, the Scottish salmon farming industry reported a record mortality rate for August more than double that of some previous years. There is no place for this damaging industry in our waters.
Help us take farmed salmon #Offthetable
Visit 👉 offthetable.org.uk/campaign-…
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"Biodiversity loss must be halted and reversed if humans are to survive."
This statement, by Deputy Permanent Representative from the EU Delegation, Thomas Wagner, opened the @IUCN Leaders Forum in Geneva this morning.
@MairiGougeon @MairiMcAllan @_KateForbes 🧵👀⏬
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Some of our Ocean Defenders on the first part of our #GreatBritishBeachClean at Arrochar today. Harrowing for them to see the impact of our plastic usage/littering up close and personal. Approx 25KG removed by this 1st group. Drop in the ocean. #DrainCampaign
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Yet again @scotgov shelf marine protection. #MPA management is delayed and Priority Marine Feature protection and an inshore cap consultation are absent in @HumzaYousaf 's first programme of Government. Remind your MSPs of their commitments 👉 bit.ly/inshorecapscot
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🪸 The Scottish Govt promised Marine Protected Areas would get real protection & management by March 2024. But now they've abandoned that promise & our marine environment is paying the price.
Tell your MSPs to stop delaying & act now to protect our seas: bit.ly/inshorecapscot
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Our seas need space for protection, conservation & industry. And this can all work together. By prioritising low-impact fishing - through designation of specific low-impact areas - coastal communities will be supported & both environment & economy will benefit.
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NEW: Public shows support for a higher % of inshore waters to be prioritised for protection & low-impact fishing.
We commissioned this Survation poll in collaboration with @Bluemarinef & here’s what we found… (🧵)
news.stv.tv/scotland/poll-su…
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In the Programme for Government @MairiMcAllan highlights the twin crises of climate change & biodiversity loss & the risks they pose to Scotland’s nature & wellbeing
This includes marine environment actions / legislation for this year & beyond
More info: tinyurl.com/2p8ssdjv
ALT Navy poster with Scottish Government branding. Text reads: marine environment delivery in the year ahead: enhance protection of our marine environment, including through a suite of management measures in marine protected areas and supporting community-lead engagement; develop a Blue Carbon Approach to improve Scotland's critical blue carbon environments
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Young Sea Changers Scotland are looking for a project coordinator! This is a fantastic opportunity to empower young people to actively engage with and influence marine policy issues affecting them and their communities.👇
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Did you know that kelp forests once thrived in Sussex?
#OurSeaForest’ is a story, told by Eric Smith, of the loss and recovery of #SussexKelp, airing at 7.30 tomorrow evening on BBC 1.
Find out how Blue Marine is working with partners to recover kelp👇
bluemarinefoundation.com/pro…
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Love it!!
I do like a good graphic. This one identifies the extensive biodiversity linked to the humble kelp © 2023 United Nations Environment Programme #seaweed
