Tag Archives: freshwater

Endangered Species Day – freshwater pearl mussels

Posted on May 21, 2021 by NatureScot

Each year Endangered Species Day shines a light on some of our most threatened species. Here Orla Hilton from NatureScot’s South Highland team takes a look at the critically endangered freshwater pearl mussel and what can be done to help … Continue reading →

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How many lakes are there in Scotland?

Posted on March 22, 2021 by NatureScot

A trick question perhaps?! On World Water Day, our freshwater advisory officer Ewan Lawrie takes a closer look at the answer. Similar to “how long is a piece of string?”, how you measure and define a body of water can … Continue reading →

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Mussels left high and dry in drought?

Posted on March 4, 2021 by NatureScot

A new report published by NatureScot has found evidence that a drought in 2018 had a detrimental impact on freshwater pearl mussel populations in several Scottish rivers. In today’s blog, river restoration graduate placement Orla Hilton takes a closer look … Continue reading →

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Frozen lochs – what lies beneath?

Posted on January 22, 2021 by NatureScot

In recent weeks as we experienced wintery conditions, many people will have noticed their local ponds and lochs froze over for a period. In today’s blog our freshwater advisory officer Ewan Lawrie takes a closer look at what’s happening below … Continue reading →

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YCW2020 A Day in the Life – Freshwater and Wetlands Advice Manager Iain Sime

Posted on December 18, 2020 by NatureScot

During the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020, we’ve been featuring NatureScot staff working along our shorelines and waterways to gain an insight into the varied work they do. In our final blog of the series, we join Freshwater and … Continue reading →

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Dis-guising water beasts!

Posted on October 30, 2020 by NatureScot

Preparing a spooky disguise this Halloween? Did you know that, in our celebrated rivers and lochs, there are many animals that also like to use camouflage at this time of year? Some are even quite gruesome! Find out more about … Continue reading →

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#YCW2020: A spotlight on our freshwater and wetland habitats for World Water Day

Posted on March 20, 2020 by NatureScot

This year’s message for World Water Day – Water and Climate Change – Everyone Has a Role to Play – stresses the need for us to use water wisely and care for our watery habitats and species. With increasingly extreme … Continue reading →

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