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North Arran Salmon Farm Campaign

The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has announced the submission of a 195 page scoping report for a new North Arran Marine Fish Farm. COAST are opposed to this development and are asking for your support.

Vacancies

We’re currently seeking enthusiastic budding marine conservationists to be Marine Engagement Volunteers with us over the summer!

Current newsletter

COAST Spring News
The Clyde cod seasonal closure has highlighted significant failings of Marine Scotland and the Scottish Government; can lessons be learned?
Also, in this edition: Apply for a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of the COAST team, Snorkel Taster Sessions are BACK, Easter Saturday looks set to be sp-egg-tacular…and lots, lots more.
Read on to find out what we’ve been up to this quarter.

COAST response to RAINE Committee call for views on Clyde Cod Closure – February 2022

Clyde Cod Closure fiasco of 2022 echoes episode of “Yes Minister”. COAST responds to RAINE Committee call for views.

COAST secures boat for Arran’s MPA

We are delighted to announce that we have secured funding for a versatile, wheel-chair accessible boat to deliver a range of restoration, research and education projects as part of our five year strategy.

Make a splash with Arran’s new Snorkel Trail

A new snorkel trail featuring some of Arran’s most beautiful bays and beaches was launched on Saturday 17th July. The self-led trail identifies areas for beginner and advanced snorkellers to explore all around Arran’s coast and discover what lies beneath the island’s waves.

Visitor Centre

The Discovery Centre is Scotland’s first MPA visitor centre, and is led by COAST with the people of Arran. In fact this is the UK’s first community-led MPA visitor centre.