Native Oysters
We have been working on restoring the native Oyster reef in our first site, Lochaline
Sea Bed Restoration
We are committed to restoring the sea bed and sea grass
Surveys and Science
We do scientific surveys and research
Citizen Science
Inspire by informing
Welcome to Caolas
CAOLAS, or the Community Association Of Lochs And Sounds, was established in 2015 by local community members as a way to increase understanding of the marine environment in our locality and involve people in its conservation. In 2017 CAOLAS was formally constituted as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). The value of our coastal waters for wildlife and recreation as well as fishing is being increasingly recognised. Discussions about the introduction of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and inspiration from other parts of Scotland - like the Isle of Arran and Fair Isle - led to more involvement from the community and the realisation that local people can contribute to decisions about the management of their local waters.
Our fancy pictures
This is why our coast is so valuable
Nationally, we are part of the Coastal Communities Network which connects coastal communities across Scotland in order to share knowledge and expertise, while offering a community voice within marine management.
Globally, we have helped achieve the designation of the first Mission Blue Hope Spot in the UK aimed at enhancing the local conservation designations on our doorstep and shining a spotlight on how critical they are for preserving marine wildlife and habitats.
Latest News
Our most recent articles