Still thinking about those hand-dived scallops from our #DivedNotDredged lunch at The Gannet last weekend 🍽️😋

A huge thank you again to chefs Peter McKenna and Calum Montgomery for an incredible menu that showed just how good sustainable seafood can be and why how we catch our seafood matters.

“Is this government science-led or not?” Powerful stuff from Ariane Burgess yesterday, speaking in the Scottish Parliament.

At the debate on Supporting Scotland’s Fishing Industry, the Highlands and Islands MSP made the case for sustainable decision-making over the future of Scotland's fisheries ⬇️🐟

🐟 Pollack are found around rocky coastal waters, and feed on fish, squid, shrimp and crabs. Also known as lythe, this species is often mistaken for its close relative, the coalfish or saithe.

🦈 Small-spotted catshark, otherwise known as the lesser-spotted dogfish, live close to the seabed either in shallow waters or up to 100 metres deep. They prey on crabs, molluscs, and small fish and curl into a doughnut shape when threatened.

⭐ Spiny starfish are the largest starfish in UK seas, growing up to 70 cm across. Its body is covered in white spines and it can be found in shallow coastal waters but also at depths of around 200 m.

With government commitments still waiting to be fulfilled, it’s time to turn what they have promised into robust action for Scotland’s underwater meadows.

📚 Read more about Scotland’s seagrass in our Ocean Witness Report at the link in bio. openseas.org.uk/ocean-witness/

As part of our #OceanWitnessReport, we mapped seagrass meadows across Scotland’s inshore waters, from Orkney to Islay. Our surveys revealed both the promise and the peril of these habitats: as some remain healthy and thriving, while others show clear signs of decline.