Tag Archives: Loch Creran

Citizen scientist divers make an exciting discovery

Posted on November 10, 2016 by

Extremely rare and delicate reefs formed by large numbers of colourful ‘organ-pipe’ worms have been discovered in a Lochaber sea loch by citizen scientist divers from Seasearch. For several weeks our marine team have been unusually excited; itching to peel … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Priority Marine Features – serpulid reefs

Posted on January 28, 2015 by

Scotland’s coasts and seas are home to around 8,000 animal and plant species. Priority Marine Features (PMFs) are the  81 species and habitats that we consider to be conservation priorities in our waters. The PMF list is used to help … Continue reading →

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