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BBC the Social: “Night Diving In Scotland”

Diving in Scotland can be great, but night diving can throw up a whole other set of surprises. At night the seabed seems to come alive and become a hive of activity. It's not uncommon to spot other critters that normally would spend the daylight hours hiding away.

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BBC the Social: “The Lamlash Bay 'No Take Zone' Explained”

“What’s been achieved on this island has far reaching effects.”

The community of Arran along with The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) have worked tirelessly to raise awareness and campaign for measures to be put in place to protect the seabed around Arran from some of the most destructive forms of fishing.

In 2008, they achieved victory with the introduction of the No Take Zone in Lamlash Bay.

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BBC the Social: “Loch Striven | Scuba Diving In Scotland”

Loch Ness and Loch Lomond might be known throughout the world, but with over 31,000 freshwater lochs and around 200 sea lochs, there’s more to discover than a mythical sea monster. Each loch has its own story to tell, and Loch Striven is no different!

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BBC the Social: “Wreck Diving In The Clyde”

Ross is an experienced scuba diver in Scotland. The best type of dive, in his opinion, is the wreck dive. He takes us through what it's like to go wreck diving in the Clyde and says: "It's a real privilege to dive on these wrecks".

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BBC the Social: “A Day In The Life Of A Scottish Scuba Diver”

Ross McLaren is a master scuba diver in Scotland, with 200 dives under his belt. He talks us through how to prepare for a dive, the struggles of getting your dry suit on and the beauty you can find under the water. Ross has anxiety issues, but scuba diving has really helped him cope.

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