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Visit the Octopus Centre

Dive straight into Scotland’s first Marine Protected Area visitor centre

Discover

Arran’s hidden treasures in beds of maerl, kelp, seagrass and mud

Explore

Why lobsters and scallops are larger and more fertile in Lamlash Bay No Take Zone

COAST Support Sustainable Fishing

Save our seas from destructive dredging, salmon farming and poor management

Meet the Team

Discover the people behind COAST and get involved

***** Please note the Octopus Centre is currently CLOSED to the public, following Government advice regarding the Covid-19 outbreak*****

“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.”

MerPack – Marine Education Resource Pack

This pack for primary school teachers includes fun and engaging activities with all the worksheets required. It is aimed at level 2 of the Curriculum for Excellence

Current newsletter

COAST Summer News
From the Darkest Depths of the Seas there is a Glimmer of Hope.
Read on to find out more about: how COVID-19 is impacting our marine environment and provides an opportunity for change; what we’ve been up to over the last 3 months; how our campaigns and research are progressing in these uncertain times.