Protect What’s Beneath the Surface: The Isle of Rum's Disappearing Ecosystems Our most recent investigations have revealed further damage, exposing the urgent need for real protection before it's too late. The waters around the Isle of Rum lie within the Small Isles Marine Protected Area (MPA), home to rare and vital marine life, from carbon-storing muds to the largest known bed of fan mussels in Scotland. But despite its "protected" status, bottom-trawling and scallop dredging continue to destroy these delicate habitats. Promises have been made by @scotgov to safeguard these waters for nearly a decade—but action is yet to follow. Our seas and future depend on it. Visit to learn how you can help protect these vital ecosystems. #ProtectOurSeas #IsleOfRum #MPA #MarineLife #SustainableFishing #Scotland

We've launched our #DivedNotDredged campaign to celebrate the best of #Scottishseafood and encourage food influencers like #Michelin and #AAawards to champion sustainability! Please take action here >>

RT @ourseas_scot: Our #CoastalTestimonies exhibition is up in the Garden Lobby at @scotparl until Thursday 🌊 Encourage your MSP stop by to…

RT @ScotGovMarine: Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) will be mandatory for all pelagic vessels from 7 March 2026. Read our guidance and t…

RT @ourseas_scot: Over 2 years in the making, #CoastalTestimonies showcases the diverse perspectives of over 50 stakeholders across Scotlan…

RT @nico_fournier: 🔎Close-up view of scallop dredges from Normandie 🇫🇷. You can see the row of large metal teeth (10cm long) which penetrat…

We are #HiringNow for a Research Coordinator to deliver an exciting six month project. This role will support our mission to improve the health of our seas and promote sustainable seafood #oceanjobs #sustainability #environment #research #Scotland Deadline 14th February More details 👇

‼️ Deadline Extended 📢 The Scottish Government’s consultation on the #NationalMarinePlan has now been extended to 7th February. Our blog on why it’s crucial people take time to respond…

Good to see @KatieJWhite MP’s Bill to tackle #bottomtrawling in MPAs. It's shocking that damaging activities like this still go unchecked in many of our supposedly marine 'protected' areas. The UK Govt must act to incentivise sustainable fishing, and better protect our vital marine habitats.🐟

England's environment watchdog @OfficeforEP finds the new UK Government is still failing to protect #ourseas. The OEP's chief scientist Robbie McDonald says the oceans around England were likely to miss their target of being in good ecological status by 2027 as a result of pressures including overfishing and pollution. “We should already have been taking action to stop damaging actions in #MPAs..." “This needs to happen now.”

#ICYMI We are concerned that new Scottish Government proposals will weaken environmental safeguards within the #NationalMarinePlan Listen again to our interview with #BBCGMS this morning. Respond to the Government consultation here

New Scottish Government proposals threaten to weaken environmental safeguards within the #NationalMarinePlan and drop key objectives for #sustainablefishing @STVNews report 👉 Our seas are a shared public asset; it’s vital their use by marine industries is planned in the public interest. Deadline for responding to the Government consultation is 28th January:

For years the Scottish Government has failed to implement vital reforms for our inshore fisheries. Now is a chance to have your say! Government is asking what is working in their management of inshore fisheries, and what is not. Respond to the consultation to ensure governance is fair and reflects the public interest here > Via @STVNews

RT @CCNScotland: Environmental Standards Scotland have responded to concerns over the impact of fishing on wild wrasse 🐟 Now Marine Direct…

Did you know bottom-trawling doesn’t just catch targeted fish? Bycatch—unintended capture of marine species— can have devastating impacts on biodiversity. @Patagonia’s ‘Trawling the Depths’ reveals the harm and solutions like promoting sustainable fishing & stricter regulations. Learn more:

From all of us at Open Seas, we wish you a joyful festive season and look forward to another year of protecting our seabeds and championing more sustainable seafood!

Spare a thought for the seabed this season. If you’re thinking of a prawn cocktail or a meal of langoustine this festive period, please choose and support sustainable seafood this Christmas. Check the source and fishing method and #SayNoToScampi until UK supermarkets resolve the environmental problems in their supply chains.

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A long time in the making… Great to see the @scotgov today recognising the vital connections between marine habitats and the life dependent on them in the new action plan for Scotland’s #seabirds Support @RSPBScotland’s call for strong and urgent action to protect the food supply of seabirds

This month we stood alongside @ScotRewilding to present a vision for a #RewildingNation to Minister for Climate Action Dr @AlasdairAllan MSP. Polls show that 80% of people in Scotland want their government to take action on rewilding, unlocking benefits like jobs, better health, sustainable food, clean air and water, and stronger communities. Check out @ScotRewilding Pathway to a Rewilding Nation, guiding the Scottish Government on how to take action. The task now is to create a movement for nature and people. #ClimateAction #NatureRecovery #RewildingNation #Biodiversity #BringBackTheFish

Pro-surfer takes an underwater stand for Scotland’s seas! Please support the @OurSeas_Scot coalition campaign to protect our seas and #BringBacktheFish