The LINK Marine Group vision is of healthy, well-managed seas, where wildlife and coastal communities flourish and ecosystems are protected, connected and thriving, and coastal communities are sustained.

Convener

Calum Duncan (Marine Conservation Society)

Vice Convener

Sarah Dolman (Whale and Dolphin Conservation)

Staff Liaison

Group Objectives

The Marine Group is working to recover Scotland’s Seas. The Marine Project is supported by John Ellerman Foundation enabling employment of the Policy and Engagement Officer, Esther Brooker.

Latest Outputs

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Briefings (11th October 2019)

Recovering Scotland’s Seas

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Reports (23rd September 2019)

Sea Scotland 2019 conference report

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Consultations (23rd September 2019)

Response to Clyde Cod spawning closure 2020/21

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Consultations (30th August 2019)

Consultation response on proposals to designate four Marine Protected Areas in Scottish waters.

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Briefings (31st July 2019)

Written evidence on Regional Marine Plans

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Consultations (23rd July 2019)

LINK’s response to the Future of Fisheries Management national discussion

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Consultations (23rd July 2019)

Written evidence on 4 proposed nature conservation MPAs

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Consultations (21st June 2019)

Environment Links UK response to the UK Marine Strategy part one

Member Groups

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Latest Updates

Launch of consultation on 4 proposed marine protected areas

07 Jun 2019

Scottish Environment LINK Marine Group members welcome the launch of a public consultation proposing to designate four new nature conservation MPAs for mobile species and seabed habitats.

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