Tag Archives: serpulid reefs

#CycleForNature leg 6 — west as far as Islay

Posted on August 16, 2018 by NatureScot

Leg six of #CycleForNature started at the beautiful Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve, where the dramatic scenery includes Munro summits, an exposed whaleback ridge and ice-carved gullies. It’s been another packed schedule for Francesca, as she describes below. I spent … Continue reading →

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Citizen scientist divers make an exciting discovery

Posted on November 10, 2016 by NatureScot

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 NatureScot

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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