Tag: Scotland
Humpback whale sighted in Firth of Forth
A humpback whale has been sighted in the Firth of Forth
It is believed to be the same animal seen off the Isle of Coll...
Scotland’s 16,000 year old kelp forest
Researchers have discovered a kelp forest off the coast of Scotland, Ireland and France which is around 16,000 years old - meaning it survived...
Swordfish spotted in Scottish waters – for only second time ever!
Swordfish are swift, agile and powerful predators normally found in tropical and temperate areas of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, so the last...
Underwater Photographer of the Week: Mark Kirkland
How did you get started in underwater photography?
Whether it's drawing, painting or writing music, I've always enjoyed being creative. It's about engaging my imagination...
Underwater Photographer: Matt Doggett
How did you get started in underwater photography?
I was already a wildlife photographer on land before I went to work in the Philippines for...
The Marvel Universe puts Scotland on the big screen
During the shooting of the blockbuster Marvel film Avengers: Endgame, St Abbs doubled as the fictional village of New Asgard.
The Marvel film was released...
Kirsty Andrews, Underwater UK photographer
How did you get started in underwater photography?
I’d been diving for several years and decided to ‘do a season’ as a dive guide in...
Video of the Week: Common Skate in Kinlochbervie, Scotland
This week Catherine Hollingdale shares her rare footage of two graceful Common Skate filmed at 30m at Kinlochbervie, Scotland.
As the largest species of skate...
Scottish Wildlife Trust Wins Funding For Marine Work
The Scottish Wildlife Trust has received a major boost for its marine conservation work.
The £771,417 grant from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation will enable...
2018: The Year Scotland Must Protect Its Marine Heritage
Scotland’s precious marine environment is at risk unless urgent measures are taken to fully protect it this year, conservationists said today (Tues 2 Jan).
With...
Scuba Diver Articles
Robot ‘snailfish’ explores the depths of the Marianas Trench
Scientists have developed a robot inspired by the deep-water snailfish and used it to explore the abyssal depths of the Marianas Trench.
In a study...
