The experts clear on why the world is failing to tackle the #ClimateCrisis . A lack of political will was cited by three-quarters of the respondents, while 60% also blamed vested corporate interests, such as the #FossilFuel industry. theguardian.com/environment/ar…

🌊 Dive into Arran Waters Day! 🐠 Join us on Saturday, May 25th at 12pm, for a celebration of our rich marine heritage with water based organisations, clubs and businesses from all around the island. From Sea science trips to seafood talks, there's something for everyone!

Scientists Discover a ‘Phonetic Alphabet’ Used by Sperm Whales.

Researchers used artificial intelligence to spot patterns in recordings of the marine mammals’ vocalisations, uncovering the “building blocks of whale language”

smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/sci…

🦈 The Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric has now been expanded for use in marine areas.

Discover how the IUCN metric will help quantify progress towards global ocean #biodiversity targets.

➡️ bit.ly/3OLgUSk

REMINDER:

Channel 4 News has revealed that the EA does not include water quality test results from bathing spots that have no-swim warnings posted, if they did the number of locations rated 'Poor' would double.

Ever get the feeling you'd been cheated?

channel4.com/news/do-we-kno…

Which countries have signed the #HighSeasTreaty and which ones have ratified it? Find out in our map 🌊👇🗺️ #30x30

📢NEW resource! Our next advocacy toolkit answers a common question: Who manages our seas?

From fisheries policy to energy, MPAs and pollution, this resource breaks down exactly who is responsible for what.

Find this resource and our other toolkits at: linktr.ee/youth4seas

🚨 Did you see the news that govt announced 31 NEW oil & gas licences? What about that 21 of those are INSIDE our marine protected areas 🤯

HOW is this protection? Rigs & exploration kill wildlife, destroy habitats & pollute our seas, they have NO place in ocean havens.

Sharing another new resource from YSCS! 🌊 This time we're exploring the who's who of marine management in Scotland.

#YouthVoice #Advocacy

“Every single stretch of river in England currently tested carries a ‘do not swim’ advisory. This lot will simply join that ignoble, floundering list of failure.'

Timing of govt's announcement obviously has nothing to do with Wed's hearing. Environmental Audit Committee 🤣
theguardian.com/environment/ar…

🦭 Paddling this summer?
Join our FREE Water Users’ talk TOMORROW - Tuesday 14th May - at 18:30!
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'The sea along the south coast of England has turned a filthy brown colour amid public fury at sewage-dumping on the country's most celebrated beaches.'

Spring bank holiday weekend in 2 weeks time. Trip to the beach anyone, quick swim?

dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

Speaking up for our seas can seem daunting, esp if you're a young person. At @youth4seas we're building a community of 16-25 y/o in Scotland who share a passion & commitment to make change. Join us & share with others who might not know about us yet 👉 bit.ly/yscs-online

Ministers plan to weaken UK’s carbon-cutting plans by allowing unused portion of last carbon budget to be carried over to next period.This would go against the strong recommendation of the government’s statutory climate advisers, Climate Change Committee. theguardian.com/environment/ar…

Great fun yesterday at the #Ulluminate school science fair with Ailsa McLellan from Seawilding - Native Oyster & Seagrass Restoration!

Marvellous molluscs and using science to find the best conditions for native oyster and #seagrass restoration.

The Ullapool Sea Savers did a brilliant job today teaching their peers from local schools about local fisheries and the wonders of molluscs as part of this weekends #Ulluminate festival. Lots going on this weekend if anyone is in the area. ulluminate.org #Luggerfest

'13 UK beaches have received a ‘Brown Flag Award’ for dirty water and pollution.'

And the summer hadn't even started yet. Just you wait.

timeout.com/uk/news/13-uk-…

I was among many who objected, and were told our objections were 'inadmissable', enabling the government lie that there were no objections. 90% of the salmon grown in cages in our waters has been grown from ova sourced in Norway or Iceland. That does not make it Scottish.

We were promised privatisation would deliver caviar and champagne yet all we got was Spam and yesterday's cold leftover rice.

Today's @Guardian editorial 'Water is far too important an issue to be kicked down the road – or flushed into the sewer.'

theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

It has been nearly 2 months since locals identified herring spawning habitats in Gairloch, and we are still waiting on Scottish Government to take urgent action to protect these vital habitats from bottom-towed fishing.

Read our letter calling for action 👉 bit.ly/herringopenlet…