“Now we know basking sharks book in advance at known Michelin starred venues, and take the family along!”
Family Life of Basking Sharks
MSP Marine Inquiry Hears Public Concerns
The Marine Plan would be an overarching plan spanning all the other pieces of legislation and guidance affecting Orkney’s waters
Orkney Water Quality Project Shortlisted for Award
The ‘Scapa Flow Aquaculture Water Quality Impact Modelling Assessment’ has been designed to improve understanding of the water quality impacts arising from existing and proposed fish farms in Scapa Flow.
Applications Open for Funded Post Grad Study at Heriot Watt Orkney
This year 10-15 places at Heriot-Watt’s International Centre for Island Technology (ICIT) in Orkney have been funded by the Scottish Funding Council.
Deep Sea Mining Threat to Marine Species
the sea pangolin, is the first species at risk of extinction due to potential deep sea mining by humans.
Pegal Bay, Scapa Flow and Chemicals in the Marine Environment
The application also seeks to use Slice and ‘sea lice bath treatments Azamethiphos, Cypermethrin and Deltamethrin.’
Urgent Changes Needed to Address the Environmental Impact of Scotland’s Salmon Farming Industry
Research into its impact on the marine environment and its regulation has not kept apace with the rapid growth – that is about to change.
Could Commercially Harvesting Seaweed Seriously Damage the Marine Ecosystem?
An application has been made for a licence to dredge for wild kelp in shallow waters on the West Coast of Scotland
