“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.”

Vacancies

Dream job on the Isle of Arran! COAST has a wonderful opportunity available to join their dedicated team as Executive Director. This is the kind of meaningful job we all dream of, based on one of Scotland’s most beautiful islands.

Fish and Shellfish

September’s feature focused on the the variety of fish and shellfish found in Scottish seas.

Current newsletter

COAST Autumn News
There is disappointment in the marine conservation sector at the promises from the new SNP Green alliance in the Scottish Government. COAST have the chance to be Nature Champions of the Decade – please vote! – and we have a dream job coming up on the Isle of Arran. All this and so much more included in our Autumn News!

Vote for COAST to be Nature Champions of the Decade!

COAST have been shortlisted to be in with the chance of being Nature Champions of the Decade! Please vote for us by 3rd October!

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.