Argyll Hope Spot

The first Hope Spot in Scotland, & mainland UK, shedding light on the immense beauty, rich history & vibrant life of the Argyll coast & islands💙#ArgyllHopeSpot

[Argyll Hope Spot @ArgyllHopeSpot]

Did you see us on @BBCCountryfile last night? @HamzaYassin3 met flapper skate, black guillemots & native oysters, and learned about the inspiring people projects protecting & restoring marine habitats in Argyll.
https://t.co/0rW3cyFxtV
@Lochsandsounds @seawilding @danthemerman

[Dr Fiona Gell @f_r_gell]

Last year I had the privilege of joining the @ArgyllHopeSpot Snorkelling Artists Residency. Wonderful marine life, inspiring restoration & dynamic community action. 💙🪸🌱🐙
See some of the brilliant results of taking artists, musicians & writers underwater; next week in Glasgow!

[Bryce Stewart @BD_Stew]

Wonderful to see Danny Renton & @seawilding getting the support & recognition they so deserve. All power to you! #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #OceanOptimism 🌱🦪👏

[WardieBay Beachwatch @wardiebaybeach]

There are some stunning creations on display by local makers who rose to the @EdinburghShore call to celebrate each of the 100 species of the Firth of Forth. The #RestorationForth project is an incredible effort to restore such precious species & habitats. #seagrass #nativeoyster

[NatureScot @NatureScot]

Do you enjoy a game of spot the difference? Would you like to volunteer to help a Scottish conservation project learn more about the critically-endangered flapper skate from home? Then this might be for you! Find out more and sign up now: https://t.co/UAo2BnvM1T #citizenscience

[Project Seagrass @ProjectSeagrass]

Knowing where seagrass isn’t can be just as useful as knowing where it is…

Did you know you can now upload absence data to SeagrassSpotter? If you know where seagrass used to exist and now no longer does, let us know at https://t.co/rR7dM0c2bC or via the app 🔎🌱

[Arran Coast @ArranCoast]

✨Species Spotlight - Flame shells✨
🔥Create nests by weaving together shell debris; multiple nests form reefs
🔥The largest reef in the world is thought to be located in Loch Alsh, covering 7.5 sq/km
🔥Flame shells can produce an acid secretion as a defence mechanism

[Christina Riley @cmarieriley]

Postcards. Fragile, handle with care.

[Project Seagrass @ProjectSeagrass]

Ever wondered how to contribute to seagrass conversation with just a few taps of your phone?

If you’ve seen seagrass, let us know at SeagrassSpotter and help us track the worlds distribution of seagrass!🔎🌱

#CitizenScience

[Dr Alasdair O'Dell @alasdairodell]

Serpula vermicularis emerging from their tubes in Loch Creran. These worms used to be so abundant that they would form reefs in the loch. Sadly, only small clusters of these creatures remain now.

#polychaete #lochcreran #scotland #nature #wildlife #BBCWildlifePOTD

[Dr Fiona Gell @f_r_gell]

Thank you so much @ArgyllHopeSpot for the opportunity to spend a glorious week underwater in magical marine habitats; writing, drawing & meeting such inspiring, creative & innovative people on the 2023 Snorkelling Artists’ Residency!
The Hope Spot is a special place for us all🌊

[Scottish Association for Marine Science @SAMSoceannews]

Satellites recorded record-breaking sea surface temperatures during the recent marine #heatwave off the UK and Ireland.

But a SAMS underwater glider, patrolling the north-east Atlantic at the time, revealed something the satellites couldn't.

Read more: https://t.co/W6QAoBI1SJ

[Underwater.ross @UnderwaterRoss]

Nudibranch
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On wrecks, even small ones, it's easy to get distracted by the big things. But by slowing down and really looking you often find so much more!
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📍 Akka Wreck (The Clyde) - Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Olympus OM-D EM-1 MKII + Olympus M.Zuiko ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro + AOI UH-EM1 III

[🦈 Dr. Lauren Smith @SaltwaterlifeUK]

🤩 Still blown away by this encounter with a critically endangered female Flapper Skate (Dipturus intermedius) - the worlds largest skate! During a shore dive at Macduff yesterday with @DiverChrisR 🤯 So so special!!!

#flapperskate #elasmobranch #scubadiving

[Argyll Hope Spot @ArgyllHopeSpot]

Find out more and apply now; https://t.co/b4rKl41A26

[Argyll Hope Spot @ArgyllHopeSpot]

What to expect on our Snorkelling Artists Residency? 👇

[Argyll Hope Spot @ArgyllHopeSpot]

🥙 Lunch and plenty of snacks are also provided!

#ArgyllHopeSpot #ArgyllArtists #AdventureOban #AdventureLibrary #MarineArtists #HopeSpots #MissionBlue #ArgyllAndBute #WildlifeArtists #OpenCallForArtists #Snorkelling #SnorkelArgyll #SnorkellingArtistsResidency #ScottishSummer