This morning's news changes the current makeup of the Scottish Government, but must not change the commitment of all parties to work ambitiously and swiftly wherever they can to combat the joint nature and climate crises.

Read our full response:

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#DepositReturnScheme update!

Today we heard that DRS across the UK will be delayed to 2027 *sigh*

Drinks litter was found on 97% of Marine Conservation Society surveyed beaches in 2023.

We need action not words.

You can read more here: mcsuk.org/news/uk-govern…

The #RestorationForth team have just a few more oyster biosecurity sessions before they wrap up for the summer! Join us at Heriot-Watt University sign up: eventbrite.com/cc/restoration…

CAMPAIGN WIN 🚨 Single-use wet wipes containing plastic are to be banned! Fantastic news for beaches & thanks to our Beachwatch volunteers who have gathered data over decades

Over 21,000 wet wipes were found on UK beaches in 2023 - now let’s wipe out wet wipes from our beaches!

A huge win for all our dedicated volunteers! Thank you again!

#oceanheroes ! 👏🦪🌊

Glass bottles, plastic bottles and metal drinks cans continue to pollute our beaches and streets.

This survey shows drinks-related litter is up by 14% compared to 2022, highlighting the importance of urgently introducing effective Deposit Return Schemes♻️

💯this!

This is a really important thread from Catherine Gemmell. Policies to tackle & reduce single use items work, we just need to implement them, including much delayed Deposit Return Systems for cans & bottles. Thanks to the ever-inspiring Marine Conservation Society volunteers for getting out & surveying! 👏

There is still time to join us for our final DEEP oyster biosecurity sessions at Heriot-Watt University! 🦪 a great opportunity to learn restoration skills & gain environmental volunteer experience, join us 20th, 26th-28th March: eventbrite.com/cc/native-oyst…

There's still time to apply for our Dornoch Restoration Officer role, a public engagement position based in the Dornoch Firth focused on engaging communities & working with our DEEP partners 🦪🌊 apply today! mcsuk.org/work-for-us/cu…

We're looking for a Dornoch Restoration Officer, a 6-month position based in the Dornoch Firth 🦪 an exciting role focused on engaging local communities, delivering events & working closely with Glenmorangie distillery 🥃 Apply today! mcsuk.org/work-for-us/cu…

Job Alert!

Dornoch Restoration Officer - 6 month position working as part of the amazing DEEP Oyster Restoration team in Tain!

Apply here: mcsuk.org/work-for-us/cu…

#CommunityEngagement #Restoration #Education #VolunteerManagement #Events

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Gray whale sighted off New England 200 years after species’ Atlantic extinction theguardian.com/environment/20…

For the people following this story … my grandpa is going to be on bbc Scotland at 9:30 tonight ! He says “tell my fans I will be on live TV tonight !”

Great to see the Marine Conservation Society's Good Fish Guide getting a shout out on #UniversityChallenge this week!🐟

Learn more here 👇
mcsuk.org/goodfishguide/

#marineconservationsociety #goodfishguide #fish

On paper, Scotland has a network of marine protected areas, designated since 2014 to protect our most precious wildlife. But 10 years on, they remain largely unprotected. Scottish Government must end delays and protect our MPAs!
Sign our petition: scotlink.org/action
#OceanRecoveryNow

🌊 #Seascot24 invites all marine stakeholders to a space of discussion and collaboration. Let's explore the ways forward to ensure a sustainable & responsible management of Scotland’s marine environment.🦑

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