100 Species

Dabberlocks Kelp short song sung by community choirs and written by Jane Lewis. A community song leader, mindfulness teacher, environmental […]

Basking Shark, Lamprey Eel and Twaite Shad are all endangered species in Scottish waters due to issues including climate change, over fishing, blocked migration routes, coastal development, pollution, environmental degradation and destruction of habitats

We need to look after the sea and to do more to protect it’s ecosystem, most of the worlds oxygen comes from seaweed.

The degradation of our water through the dumping of rubbish, effluent discharge and poisoning from drainage not only threatens our health but the very survival of species whose existence pre-dates humans.

Seagrass meadows are globally one of the most important marine species to combat climate change. It is vital to restore them.

Sea sponges are ecologically important to all environments. They are a vital source of protection to other marine species, and for combating pollution along our coasts.

Be mindful when you spend time around our shores, and think of all the life underwater that we cannot see.
They have as much a right to thrive as we do and its everyones responsibility to do what they can to nurture and protect these species.

Ringed Plovers are, like all our endangered species, vital to the intricate ecosystem on which we rely. They deserve respect and support if they are to thrive.

Protect the sea life for future generations.

Water is life. Keep our water clean!

Beat plastic pollution. If you can, reuse it and refuse it.

Edinburgh Shoreline Projects needs our support.

Unfortunately what I have shown is not always the case all to often these beautiful creatures are surrounded by rubbish and living in cans and bottles.

Because there are so many sources of pollution stemming from human lifestyles. These following actions and lifestyle adjustments are small steps that individuals can take:

• Using less plastic
• Supporting local businesses to reduce the need for oceanic shipping
• Reducing meat consumption to help prevent chemical pollution

“While it may seem small, the ripple effects of small things is extraordinary.” – Matt Bevin

Pollution is one of the the 5 biggest drivers of wildlife loss but if we prevent plastic and chemical pollution at source and allow species like seagrass to survive it can help restore habitats and help other species thrive.

I enjoyed discovering all the creatures that live in the water along Edinburghs shoreline. I would like to find out more about the project and do what I can to help all the creatures.