Vacancies
We’re currently seeking enthusiastic budding marine conservationists to gain experience with us as our Marine Engagement Volunteers.
“The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) is a community-led organisation that has made a huge difference to the conservation and restoration of the seas around Arran and the Clyde for the past 25 years. We stand for a diverse, abundant and beautiful marine environment for everyone.”
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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.
Opening Hours
COAST Discovery Centre,
Old Pavilion,
Lamlash,
Isle of Arran,
KA27 8LS
Tel: 01770 600 656
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