St Abbs Marine Station

26/08/2026

🌊 Want to gain hands-on experience in marine research?

We’re looking for enthusiastic 18+ volunteers with a relevant science background and a strong interest in the marine environment to join us from October 2026–January 2027.

Come and get involved in life at a marine research facility, build practical skills, and learn more about marine science! 🐚🔬

📩 Interested? Send your CV and completed application form to [email protected].

Find the application form here: https://marinestation.co.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/

31/07/2026

Still time to join us! Do you know the Solway Coast? Your local knowledge could play a key role in identifying the right areas for future conservation and restoration work.

We're running three drop-in workshops this August — come along to one, or all three!

📍 Mon 3 Aug, 14:30–18:00 — Kirkcudbright Development Trust
📍 Tue 4 Aug, 13:00–18:30 — South Machars Community Centre, Whithorn
📍 Fri 7 Aug, 10:00–12:00 — Stranraer Library

🎟️ Register on Eventbrite - scan the QR code on our poster!

Need any assistance? Get in touch at [email protected] or [email protected]

Proud to be delivering the Solway Coast and Marine Project — none of this would be possible without the generosity of The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland The Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal

Sams Enterprise St Abbs Marine Station and SensFish
Dumfries and Galloway! Whats Going on ?

31/07/2026

28/05/2026

Congratulations to Izzie for completing her PADI Rescue Diver course - well done Izzie! 👏🎉

15/05/2026

PADI Rescue Diver training with Izzie and Divemaster training with Daniel 🤿

Nice work guys 🤙🏻

27/03/2026

Just a few more days till the deadline, so if you are interested, don't hang about!

20/03/2026

Don't forget that the deadline for application to volunteer with us from May to August is the end of March. If you fancy is, check out the relevant section on our website and send us a completed volunteer registration form and a copy of our CV by the end of this month.

27/02/2026

Would you be interested in gaining or adding to existing practical experience of working in a marine research facility? If so, come and volunteer with us! We are looking for volunteers to work with us from May until August. For more info and an application form go to marinestation.co.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/

26/12/2025

19/12/2025

What We Wash Away

🌊🌱 New publication out now!

Everyday personal care products don’t just stop at the bathroom drain — many end up in our coastal waters. Our latest study explores how pollution from personal care products affects the health of seagrass, a vital habitat for marine life and coastal protection. Understanding these impacts is key to protecting seagrass meadows and the ecosystems they support.

👉 Read the full publication here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X25014547

This work was funded by the The University of Edinburgh Marine Systems and Policies programme and St Abbs Marine Station. Big thanks to Project Seagrass and Seawilding for their support and expert advice that made our research possible!