Tag Archives: marine litter

#YCW2020 – Take a dose of nature’s medicine at Tentsmuir

Posted on February 26, 2020 by NatureScot

Tentsmuir NNR is a magical coastal reserve, with dynamic dunes and a vast foreshore that looks different at every visit.  The reserve includes Morton Lochs – inland lochs which provide great habitat for a range of birds, butterflies and red … Continue reading →

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Turning the tide on marine plastic at NNRs

Posted on September 17, 2018 by NatureScot

This weekend was the Great British Beach Clean, an initiative of the Marine Conservation Society. We held clean-up events at Forvie and St Cyrus National Nature Reserves (NNRs) and encouraged members of the community to join us. Our NNR Reserve … Continue reading →

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A hard day’s fun on Caerlaverock NNR

Posted on July 26, 2018 by NatureScot

After frequently commenting that they never get out of the office, the Dumfries Admin Team (both called Susan) were finally let loose for the day on Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve. Susan Hepburn tells us what they got up to …  … Continue reading →

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Marine litter on our shores

Posted on May 15, 2018 by NatureScot

Litter in our oceans can have a devastating impact on wildlife at sea. Most of us have seen upsetting images of turtles, whales, dolphins or seabirds entangled with plastics or discarded fishing gear. Perhaps less well known is the tragic … Continue reading →

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News from St Cyrus National Nature Reserve

Posted on December 19, 2014 by NatureScot

St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is dynamic and changeable at this time of year. With high seas and the North Esk in spate things can feel and look very dramatic. Reserve Manager Therese Alampo gives an update on what’s been … Continue reading →

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