This edition brings together moments of hope and progress for the ocean. From legal victories against destructive fishing and greater transparency in tuna fleets, to new marine protections in Jersey and French Polynesia. Together, these stories reflect a year of measurable impact, international progress and community-led efforts to restore and safeguard our seas.
Scotland’s Seas: An Environmental and Economic Opportunity
Scotland’s seas are six times larger than our land area and among the most ecologically important in the world. They support internationally important marine wildlife, globally significant ecosystems and the coastal economies that depend upon them.
16 September 2026
