Our marine and coastal work

This page provides links to information on our coastal and marine work. Scroll down to find out more, from climate change and marine developments, to Marine Protected Areas and marine planning.

Marine protection and enhancement

Find out more about the protection of our seas including Marine Protected Areas and Priority Marine Features.

Climate change and coastal adaptation

Find out more about how Scotland's marine and coastal environment can provide nature-based solutions to tackle climate change.

Marine development and use

Learn about marine renewable energy, fisheries and coastal and marine development, including aquaculture and seaweed harvesting.

Marine and coastal evidence

Learn about the data we hold and how we gather it, including survey and monitoring, and assessment and reporting.

Marine and coastal habitats and species

Scotland’s complex coastline shapes life beneath the waves. Our coasts and seas are home to more than 6,500 species of plants and animals. Our huge variety of marine habitats includes maerl beds, flame shell beds and burrowed mud.