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Mackerel slips further down the sustainability scale in latest ‘good fish guide’

Conservationists warned businesses and consumers that the once sustainable fish is under ‘immense pressure’ from overfishing.

The Independent UK

Single-use plastic waste on UK and Channel Island beaches ‘up by 9.5% last year’

Litter such as crisp packets and bottle tops are polluting the coast at the rate of nearly two items a sq metre, conservation charity report finds

The Guardian - UK

Plastic litter increases by nearly 10% on UK beaches, charity clean-up finds

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says it saw an increase in plastic litter picked up by volunteers in 2024.

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Thousands of oysters reintroduced into Scottish river 'settling in well'

MARINE experts have expressed delight over positive signs that thousands of oysters released into the Firth of Forth are settling in well to their…

The National (Scotland)

Oysters doing well in Firth of Forth after reintroduction, say experts

Early signs of success seen in area where native European oysters were fished to local extinction by early 1900s

The Guardian - UK

The secret to healthy and sustainable fish fingers – an expert explains

I like to eat quintessential fish fingers as a crusty bread sandwich, with lemon juice, mayonnaise and salad. And I’m not the only one. Fish fingers are one of the most commonly bought fish products in the UK, with around 1.5 million eaten each day (that’s 18 fish fingers every…

The Conversation

Labour and LibDems silent on funding for sewage monitoring in Scotland

IN 2023, private water companies in England more than doubled the amount of sewage they discharged into the country’s rivers and seas.

The National (Scotland)

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Scotland’s vulnerable marine life not properly protected, campaigners warn

Scottish government accused of missing deadlines to take action on overfishing and effects of climate breakdown

The Guardian - UK

Number of jellyfish spotted in UK seas rises by nearly one-third

This September saw a 400% rise on the same month in 2022

Evening Standard

Jellyfish on the rise as UK sightings increase by 32 per cent

This September saw a 400% rise on the same month in 2022

Evening Standard

Five jellyfish species you may encounter more often in UK's warming seas

While scuba diving off the south-west coast of England this summer, I was lucky to encounter several different species of jellyfish in just a matter of weeks. Many of these, including the compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella), are already common to UK waters. But among them was one that I had…

The Conversation

Dumfries and Galloway councillors support ban on disposable vapes

The full health consequences of the smoking devices is still unknown, stated Mid and Upper Nithsdale Councillor Tony Berretti

Daily Record

Dozens of huge jellyfish line Scots beach dubbed 'graveyard' for sea creatures

Residents have spotted a collection of jellyfish 'invading' the beach.

Daily Record

Edinburgh residents spot 'jellyfish invasion' as 'huge' creatures line the shore

Residents have spotted a collection of jellyfish 'invading' Portobello Beach, with one local describing the area as a 'jellyfish graveyard' after warnings from the Marine Conservation Society.

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Scotland jellyfish alert as beachgoers warned of increasing stingers this summer

The sea creatures live in UK waters all year round, but their blooms increase in the warmer months.

Buying these new Spinnaker watches contributes towards marine conservation

The trio of timepieces are available now and limited to just 300 examples each.

The National (Scotland)

People are worried about their livelihoods amid HMPAs concern, says SNP MP

NA h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil has said he “strongly” encourages people to respond to the Highly Protected Marine Areas consultation…

Glasgow Live

Shameful amount of rubbish carpet banks of River Clyde at Glasgow Green

More than 10,000 pieces of litter have been discovered by litter pickers scouring the banks of the River Clyde, with metal drinks cans, plastic bottles and other drinks containers amongst the most common items.

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'Backwards step': Call for next FM not to scrap improved marine protection zones

MORE than 40 environmental organisations have called on the SNP leadership candidates not to scrap plans that would improve the protection offered…

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