Scottish Seabird Centre

Bass Rock Gannet Count

25 Oct, 2023

Researchers have found that the Bass Rock gannet colony, the largest Northern gannet colony on the Earth, has reduced by 25-30% since the last major count in 2014. The latest findings were a result of a partnership between the Scottish Seabird Centre, The University of Edinburgh’s School of Geosciences, and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. The group collected imagery from a state-of-the-art drone, implemented automated counts and combined this data with traditional seabird counting methods to help them understand the impact Avian Flu had on the island’s gannet population.

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Celebrate Scotland’s Amazing Marine Wildlife at Marine Fest

30 May, 2024

One of Scotland’s leading marine conservation and education charities, the Scottish Seabird Centre is hosting their fourth national Marine Fest from 6 to 10 June 2024 in North Berwick. In response to the UN’s World Ocean Day 2024 celebrations, the festival’s packed five-day programme brings together scientists, environmentalists and nature enthusiasts to celebrate Scotland’s globally significant marine wildlife and habitats.

Support for the UK and Scottish governments’ decision to close sandeel fishing

30 Apr, 2024

NGOs across the UK (and EU) support the UK and Scottish governments’ decision to close sandeel fishing in all Scottish waters and the English North Sea in an urgent move to build resilience for globally important seabird populations and wider marine biodiversity.