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“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 20 years. We stand for a diverse, abundant and beautiful marine environment for everyone.”
Sign the Salmon Farm petition to North Ayrshire Council
If the Council approves the planning application for a massive salmon farm in the waters of the North Arran National Scenic Area they will be contradicting their very own planning policies…
Diving and snorkelling
Many divers and snorkellers come to carefully explore the recovery of the Lamlash Bay No Take Zone and other extraordinary underwater sites in the South Arran MPA.
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COAST Spring News
Lamlash Bay paves the way for revival of UK seabeds.
Read on to find out more about: how new research published proves temperate marine reserves work to recover biodiversity; our busy winter of outreach; staffing changes ahead.
Lamlash Bay NTZ paves the way for revival of UK seabeds
Marine life has returned at dramatic levels to the waters of the Lamlash Bay No Take Zone, a new study from the University of York has shown. There are nearly four times more king scallops in the area since 2010 and larger lobsters are more abundant.
Arran plays its part in global climate strikes
On February 22nd 2020, The Arran Banner released an article titled “Arran plays its part in global climate strikes”.
New marine awareness play area for Arran ferry
Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne have recently revealed a new marine awareness play area on board Arran’s main vessel, the Caledonian Isles, which COAST helped design.
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