Orkney 'Coastal Testimonies' Presented at The Scottish Parliament - The Highland Times Scottish politicians have been urged to listen to ‘marginalised’ voices within coastal communities, as part of a major multi-media touring exhibition showcased at the Scottish Parliament featuring tes...

“These voices from #Orkney & around Scotland show that protecting our marine environment & promoting the interests of coastal communities are fundamentally interconnected. That is a message that must inform policy & decisions going forward.”

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Sadly, this is no longer the case.

"Today, there is not a single dinghy or sea angling charter boat based at Largs. This is replicated throughout the Clyde Sea area.” - John Crowther, sea angler, Gourock #CoastalTestimonies

#CoastalTestimonies featured prominently in The Scot Parliament debate on the opportunities & challenges for Scotland’s fishing sector

Scottish Govt need to prioritise sustainable, low-impact fishing & include fishers and coastal communities in decision-making about #OurSeas

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Tim Eagle MSP amplifying the voices of low impact inshore fishermen in a Scottish Parliament debate on the challenges facing fishing #CoastalTestimonies

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"When we look at policy that affects coastal communities, we need to make sure that those who live and work there are involved in the decision-making"

Our #CoastalTestimonies parliament reception in this week’s Fishing News

Read here 👉https://bit.ly/3QeuWfv

A busy day today in Scottish Parliament for the last day of our #CoastalTestimonies exhibition.

Thanks to the MSPs who took time to listen to what their constituents had to say about #OurSeas

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Great to hear Rhoda Grant MSP standing up for young fishermen during yesterday’s Rural Affairs and Islands
Committee session, calling for meaningful co-management that includes all voices 🌊

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Thanks to Our Seas for inviting @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social scientists and hosting a wonderful and inspirational night in parliament to celebrate the #CoastalTestimonies project- which combines voices of those who care for the sea🌊🦀🐋and support the Our Seas Coalition cause. We need change. #thetimeisnow