Sea Change is a local group based around the shores of the Wester Ross Marine Protected Area - set up to encourage more local say in the management of inshore waters and our MPA. Sea Change wants to:
RESTORE biodiversity and the marine ecosystem using a more holistic model and increase the numbers of mature breeding adults to improve stocks. PROMOTE low impact sustainable fishing within inshore
waters. ENCOURAGE Scientists and Fishermen to share knowledge and work together to create a world class model of sustainable local management. EDUCATE by engaging with the community in an inclusive way and promote greater public awareness through factual education. BAN Scallop dredging and other Sea bed damaging practices from inshore waters to protect fish nurseries and spawning grounds. SUPPORT the socio-economic recovery of the area by promoting sustainable seas and fishing vital to the social fabric of our community. RETAIN an independent voice and promote the public as the key stakeholder in our marine environment. BUILD relationships between fishermen, scientists, environment groups and the public to work for best practice which fits local needs - and serves the public. JOIN with like minded groups such as COAST of Arran and other's to promote a united west coast voice for a thriving sea and coastal economy which embraces sustainable fishing. MONITOR recovery by supporting surveys to measure sea bed and fin fish recovery with 'Citizen Science'. AS PART OF THE WHOLE MARINE ECOSYSTEM WE PARTICULARLY SUPPORT :
The restoration of the Fin fish fisheries which have been in rapid decline since the 3 mile limit was lifted in 1984. The recover of Maerl beds which provide nurseries for juvenile fish and spawning areas for many key species. Restoration of Herring - which spawns on the sea bed and is the key stone species within Wester Ross upon which the food chain depends - including whales. Protection of Sea Mammals - whales, dolphins, porpoise as well as Sea grass, Skate, within the MPA which have been in rapid decline. SEA CHANGE includes ordinary members of the public, scientists, fishermen and conservationists, united by a shared love of the sea and a desire to restore it for the next generation. Please Like our page to keep in touch.
