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The Scottish Government has announced further delays to the long-awaited consultation on inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPA) and Priority Marine Features (PMF) fisheries management measures, postponing it until after the 2026 Scottish Parliament Elections.
Read MoreScotland’s seas are internationally important, with 24 species of whale, dolphin, and porpoise (collectively known as cetaceans) recorded in our waters. But who are the organisations responsible for managing Scotland’s seas, and how do they ensure that the marine environment is protected for nature and people?
Read MoreScotland’s seas are home to some of Europe’s most incredible wildlife, but understanding highly mobile species like whales and dolphins is challenging and there’s still much to learn.
Read MoreData gathered during expeditions on our research vessel, Silurian, have contributed to a new study investigating how accurate Automatic Identification System (AIS) data is in quantifying vessel traffic in coastal waters around Scotland.
Read MoreIn modern times, the importance and application of data is well understood; the digital world we live in has been driven by it. Data is vital to understanding trends and it’s no different when investigating environmental changes.
Read MoreOur passion for whales runs deep, and there’s so much to admire about these incredible creatures. On Valentine’s Day, we highlight some of the reasons why we loves whales and why you should too.
Read MoreKiller whales hold a special wonder for many people and in recent years, John Coe and Aquarius of the West Coast Community have become local celebrities. Morven, our Communications Manager, has followed the story of the plight of these killer whales for many years. Here she shares what has been uncovered about the group since she began working at the Trust…
Read MoreOn Mother’s Day, we’re taking a dive into the maternal instincts of whales, exploring how dedicated killer whale Mums are when it comes to raising young
Read MoreNew research published today in the journal Science, led by Aarhus University in Denmark, predicts more than half of the world’s killer whale (orca) populations face collapse due to the effects of invisible toxic pollutants called PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls).
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