Blogs and Podcasts

Dive in and explore our latest wildlife and conservation blogs and podcasts.

Mapping our local seagrass meadow

30 October 2025

Read a summary of results from seagrass mapping work undertaken by Restoration Forth volunteers at Tyninghame.

Living with Urban Gulls: Reflections from the Scottish Gull Summit

26 September 2025

Senior Conservation Officer, Emily, reflects on the 2025 Scottish Gull Summit and how we can reduce conflict and create healthier spaces for both people and seabirds.

Offshore wind and seabirds: Why strategic compensation plans must be improved

11 September 2025

Scotland is on the front line of both the climate and nature emergencies. Our seas are home to internationally important populations of seabirds. At the same time, Scotland has huge potential for generating clean, green renewable energy from offshore wind, and taking the opportunity this presents will make a critical contribution to both Scotland's economy and to the UK meeting its climate commitment. The challenge is, however, how to do this while protecting the wildlife that makes our coasts and seas so special.

Exploring Orkney’s Underwater Mosaics

26 August 2025

Our latest trip to Orkney brought together science, community, and discovery — from monitoring seagrass meadows and sharing snorkels with locals, to inspiration carried back home to the Forth.