Herring Knowledge Wanted! Bangor University FisHistory Project is investigating the history of the Irish Sea herring fishery so if you know anything about herring read more at https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/herring-knowledge-wanted/

Find out about the Consultation on New Measures to Protect Sensitive Habitats and Species in 30,000 km² of English Seas. More at https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/consultation-on-new-measures-to-protect-30000-km%c2%b2-of-english-seas/

Happy World Oceans Day!
We started the celebrations early on the Solway sharing the good news about all our future plans for #SCAMP and all the amazing life found at low tide on the beach at Stranraer.

Come and join us today down at the shore in Stranraer at the Wheels, Water and Wellbeing Festival.
Find out what you can find at low tide...

A rarely available opportunity to manage the Solway Firth Partnership during exciting expansion. SFP is seeking a replacement Partnership Manager at a time of significant increase to its budget, personnel numbers and projects. More info at https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/would-you-like-to-work-for-solway-firth-partnership/

Our very own SFP Project Officer, Shovi Anjum, will be presenting at this year's ReMeMaRe conference in Scarborough on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 July. More at https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/sfp-to-present-at-rememare-conference/

Join the North West Marine Ecosystems Conference on 30 June 2025 in Lancaster to report on the state of the north-west seas in 2024 – Booking Open! More information and booking at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-west-marine-ecosystems-nwme-conference-2025-tickets-1366965172629?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join the Coast-R Network Webinar on 11 June, 2-3pm online. The second session in this new Webinar Series is a collaboration with the Local Government Association’s Coastal SIG. 3 speakers will present on sustainability of our coasts and ports . More at https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/join-the-coast-r-network-webinar-on-11-june/

MMO Marine Planning Spring Newsletter Now Out! Find out what’s been happening in Marine Planning around the country and in the North West. More at https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/mmo-marine-planning-spring-newsletter-now-out/

Don't miss the FREE Wheels & Water Wellbeing Festival in Agnew Park, Stranraer on Saturday 7 June. Come along and try cycling, yoga and QiGong and join SFP on the beach for stone balancing, exploring the sealife and lots more activities. More at https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/wheels-water-wellbeing-festival-new-for-stranraer-in-june/

Are you a student in years S4, S5 or S6 and would like to take part in the Dumfries and Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society – Young Researcher Competition 2025? Find out more https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/dumfriesshire-and-galloway-natural-history-and-antiquarian-society-young-researcher-competition-2025/

Crown Estate Scotland’s draft 2026-31 Corporate Plan – the document which sets out how they plan to manage and invest in the Scottish Crown Estate over the next five years – is now open for consultation:

https://www.crownestatescotland.com/our-projects/2026-2031-corporate-plan

Don't forget to join Andy Nicholson, Dumfries and Galloway County Archaeologist at Dumfries Museum tonight for a quick chronological romp, from Mesolithic forests at Powfoot through to 20th century salmon nets, showing the variety of archaeology. More at https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/the-archaeology-of-the-solway-talk-at-dumfries-museum/

Crown Estate Scotland’s draft 2026-31 Corporate Plan – the document which sets out how they plan to manage and invest in the Scottish Crown Estate over the next five years – is now open for consultation. More at https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/crown-estate-scotland-launches-draft-corporate-plan-consultation/

Join Andy Nicholson, County Archaeologist at Dumfries Museum for a quick chronological romp along the Solway, from Mesolithic forests to 20th Century salmon nets, with everything in between. More info at https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/the-archaeology-of-the-solway-talk-at-dumfries-museum/

The Green Fayre is only a few days away! Join us and lots of other organisations 10am to 2pm on Saturday 3 May at Vibe 75, Victoria Street, Newtown Stewart. Come along and chat to SFP about our beach finds / plastic journeys. Find out more at https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/here-comes-the-green-fayre/

Save the Date for the SFP / Solway Coast National Landscape Conference 2025. It will be held on Friday 14 November 2025 at The Halston Hotel, Carlisle. Be first to hear about the conference booking by signing up for the SFP enewsletter at https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/

Vacancy for Allonby Bay Engagement Officer - Cumbria Wildlife Trust is looking for a passionate and motivated individual to lead their Allonby Bay Engagement Project, full-time for 2.5yrs. More at https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/vacancy-for-allonby-bay-engagement-officer/

Why are there so many unused toothbrushes on the beach? It is difficult to imagine the journey they took to arrive on a remote Galloway beach unless they have been part of a cargo spill and floated to our shores.

The sea sorts buoyant marine debris and deposits in collector bays. This remote location has gathered an abundance of buoys with registration codes identifying home ports of Peel, Douglas, Fleetwood and Brixham.