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Our work at sea
It’s marine month here at SNH and our focus throughout May will be on the wide range of work we’re involved with in or near our seas, and on connecting people with our fantastic marine wildlife and seascapes. Scotland’s coasts … Continue reading
A world of riches above and below Scotland’s seas
A colourful catalogue showcasing the rich biodiversity in Scotland’s seas has just been published on our website. Illustrated with photos and maps, the intriguing catalogue describes Scotland’s 81 Priority Marine Features (PMFs). PMFs are the habitats and species considered to be … Continue reading
Posted in basking shark, biodiversity, Marine, Marine Protected Areas, MPA, MPAs, photography, Priority Marine Features, Projects, Research, sea life, seals, Uncategorized, wildlife management
Tagged biodiversity, Coast, conservation, flame shells, images, marine, marine life, Marine Protected Areas, MPA, nature, otter, photography, PMF, PMFs, PMFs Priority Marine Features, Priority Marine Features, Risso's dolphin, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, sealife, SNH, Wildlife
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Take a walk on the wild side
The iconic island of Noss in Shetland is once again bustling with activity as up to 30 different bird species vie for a nesting space on this seabird metropolis. To celebrate this fact a series of guided walks have been … Continue reading
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Tagged basking sharks, Noss, otter, walking
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Species of the month – the basking shark
The name says it all: Cetorhinus maximus, ‘the greatest sea monster nose’. This is the basking shark, the world’s second largest fish (up to 12 m long) and a common visitor to Scottish waters during the summer months. The basking … Continue reading
