We actively campaign for marine protection, restoration and sustainable management around Arran and in the Clyde and work with politicians, the Marine Conservation Society, Fauna and Flora International, Scottish Environment Link, Scottish Natural Heritage and many others. We work to influence Government, fishing and aquaculture industries to adopt non-destructive, sustainable fishing methods. Join COAST and sign up for our newsletter and stand with us for sustainable seas.
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.
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Campaigns News
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.
North Arran Salmon Farm Refused
In March 2021, North Ayrshire Council Planning Committee unanimously refused the Scottish Salmon Company’s application for a salmon farm off the north east coast of Arran at Millstone Point. There was masss community opposition to this farm, which would have spoiled one of Arran’s truly wild and tranquil coastlines.
COAST response to ECCLR Committee Regional Marine Planning inquiry Interim Report. August 2020
The ECCLR Committee published an interim report on its inquiry into regional marine planning in Scotland earlier this year. As part of the interim report, the Committee set our a series of questions which they put to various stakeholders. Read COAST’s response here.
