The Seas Around Scotland
Scotland’s
seas, positioned between subpolar and subtropical influences, are among the
most biologically productive in the world. They support a fascinating and
diverse assemblage of marine habitats and species, provide a wealth of important
natural resources, and offer abundant opportunities for enjoyment. This new
report on The Seas Around Scotland brings together the best information available
on natural heritage trends in the marine environment, with a focus on life
within the seas.
You can download PDFs 
of
the report below, in sections, or as the complete Seas
around Scotland Report at 7.5Mb
- Introduction (size 0.9Mb)
- Part 1 Knowledge of the marine environment (size 1.3Mb)
- Part 2 Marine life (size 0.9Mb)
- Part 3 The use of the sea (size 1.4Mb)
- Part 4 Quality of the marine environment (size 2.1Mb)
- Parts 5-7 Conclusions and Appendices (size 2.2Mb)
A 13 page summary report is also available (size 1 Mb)
Print versions of these reports can be ordered from our publications section on the website. The full report is £10 and the summary report is free.