24 y/o | @exetermarine MVEC MSc | @mcsuk Sea Champion | @BDMLR Marine Mammal Medic | Founder @uos_mcs | @Youth4Seas Trustee | VIEWS MY OWN
Joined March 2021
- Tweets 1,950
- Following 315
- Followers 832
- Likes 7,247
343 Photos and videos
Merry Christmas from my family to all of yours & best wishes for the rest of the festive season ππ
π»
1
4
147
Except they donβt protect 37% of Scottish seas. Later in this very report itβs detailed that few of these sites actually have management measures in place. It is plain and simple: management of activity is what provides protection.
This shameful bluewashing.
19 Dec 2024
Our latest Scottish Marine Protected Area (MPA) network report is now available
β‘οΈgov.scot/isbn/9781836017189
Published every six years, the 2024 report demonstrates the progress that we have made since 2018 to establish and manage our network of protected sites.
#MPAnetwork24
ALT Actinothoe sphyrodeta anemones with a Bloody Henry starfish, orange encrusting sponge, red algae and hydroids on a vertical bedrock wall. Image credit: NatureScot, Ben James
2
5
10
641
As many others have, Iβve also hopped over to BlueSky now. Come say hi!
bsky.app/profile/thatsealgirβ¦
69
So incredibly proud to be a trustee for @Youth4Seas - we were Highly Commended with our FIRST EVER nomination for a @NatureofScot Award, recognising the impact this wee org has had already in only our 1st proper year running π©΅
Thereβs more to come from us, stay tuned π
29 Nov 2024
π A round of applause, congratulations and thanks to the wonderful finalists and winners at this year's @NatureofScot Awards. As Scotland takes up the challenge to stop the biodiversity loss, they're the nature heroes we all need in our lives. orlo.uk/YSjsv
ALT A group of winners from the Nature of Scotland Awards 2024
1
7
622
Caitlin || She/Her || πππ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ retweeted
15 Nov 2024
βDo you know someone under 30 who is starting to make a significant contribution to our community of coastal and marine professionals and shows great potential?πNominate them for the Bob Earll Award, to be presented at the #CoastalFutures25 conference! ποΈNomination closes at noon on 30th November. All the info: coastal-futures.net/wp-conteβ¦
1
1
191
Wait, I know these guys! @ArranCoast being discussed in my MPA lecture today.
Also asked to highlight a community member whoβs been key in conservation efforts & gave a shoutout to Bally from @CreelScff βΊοΈ
1
7
274
Looking forward to being part of this panel discussing my background & experience in navigating the world of marine conservation & its barriers to access. Please share with young folks in your networks! π©΅
11 Nov 2024
π£ Join us on 14th November to help kick start our Ocean Justice Series. We have five inspirational speakers and a panel discussion.
π Sign-up for the first free webinar: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ocean-jusβ¦
Join to hear discussion and debate on:
- Why we need a more diverse and inclusive marine and coastal sector.
- Why we need to transfer more power to young people/communities in marine decision-making
Our panel includes:
@Ffion_Mitchell @mcsuk
@alanjmunro @Youth4Seas
@CGermondDuret @LancasterUni
@wave_wahines @sascampaigns
@thatsealgirl @exetermarine
#OceanJustice #EDI
2
7
424
wondering why Iβm so exhausted today, but yesterday I gave an assessed presentation, after a 12 hr drive from Scotland the day before, getting shingles from stress ( a cold), & attending a loved oneβs funeral (all since Monday)
that might be why π«
1
3
139
Assigned a presentation topic for one of my modules of βcan MPAs benefit both marine vertebrate conservation & local communities?β
This is something Iβm REALLY interested in & been a keen advocate on for a while, but curious to know othersβ thoughts (either way)
4
175
The fact that even in the current offshore MPA consultation, management isnβt being proposed for those areas within MPAs that are actually subject to intense fishing is beyond me. Again, taking the absolute βpβ out of protection.
& still no sign of an inshore consultationβ¦
11 Oct 2024
. @ScotGovMarine 's offshore #MPA consultation closes in 3 days & most Scots want to see our #MPAs protected from high-impact fishing π
Read more about the @SurvationRX poll & need for marine recovery π bit.ly/ScotMPApoll
#BringBacktheFish @thatsealgirl
1
10
16
1,300
One of my assignments for one of my modules is to design my own MPA and I donβt think Iβve ever been this excited (or ever excited) about an assignment before π₯Ή
1
128
So happy to see @Youth4Seas shortlisted!! π₯Ή
6
295
Great first 2 days out on the sea for @MarineVertsMSc @ExeterMarine π
Lots of gannets, grey seals, common dolphins & porpoise (yesterday) & bottlenose dolphins today. Other groups spotted a minke & tuna, they managed to evade us. Hopefully spot them soon too π€π»
1
10
820
Always dreamed of living near a beach. Moved to Falmouth a week ago. All week itβs been hot & sunny so Iβve taken full advantage, sea swimming every day. Gylly is my local.
Yesterday was the only day I didnβt, instead went rockpooling. Plenty of folks did swim though.
5
393
Organised a social for all our degrees under the @ExeterMarine school, met @carlamillerx who interned at @ArranCoast!! Such a small world π
5
267
And so my journey to an MSc in Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation with @UniofExeter beginsβ¦ π
8
239
Not sure what Iβm more excited about, having finally moved near the sea, starting my Masters, or finally having a bookcase that can display all my marine & environment books π€£
9
356
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, so I decided to write something for it. 3rd July marked 8 years since my attempt.
On Friday I move to Falmouth to start my dream Masters. Iβll be moving near the sea for the first time. Give yourself a chance, thereβs so much life to live π
4
150
Thank you @markruskell for coming along to our Community Event, sharing your insights & advice & discussing campaigning, engagement & communities with @Youth4Seas today!
Itβs invaluable for young people to have opportunities to directly engage/communicate with politicians π
7 Sep 2024
Great session today talking with young people @Youth4Seas in Dundee about what makes a successful marine campaign and how to use Holyrood to get results π¦π¬
1
1
9
652