Based in the Highland fishing village of Ullapool, the Ullapool Sea Savers started life as a small group of young people concerned about the marine environment around them.
Their journey started in 2018, when they helped make Ullapool the first village in Europe to go plastic straw free. Building on this success, the group went on to lead the #nokelpdredge campaign, which helped change Scottish law to protect kelp forests from commercial dredging.
Now, with our support, their Love Our Seas project has created more opportunities for people to learn about their coastal environment and get involved in its conservation.
The project’s initiatives include accessible boat trips for people with disabilities, youth-led kayaking expeditions and regular clean-ups of remote beaches. During winter months, the group runs marine heritage learning sessions and twice-weekly planning meetings, supported by visiting marine experts.
Caillin, Flame Shell Ambassador for Ullapool Sea Savers, says: “The sea to me means something personal. It’s somewhere I can go to be calm, to be myself. This is my home, and it’s my planet, and the ocean is a big part of that.”
