We are working directly to increase participation in marine biodiversity surveying in Scotland. This includes working to improve survey skills and increase the knowledge base within communities, providing access to suitable equipment, and supporting community-led survey planning, fieldwork and data management. 

Please adhere to  social distancing guidelines  set out by the Government at all times.

During the current coronavirus pandemic, you can also use this handbook with the virtual training tool to practice your survey skills.

Start your training and find out more about Scotland's seabed by using the learning resource below. It provides hints and tips for identification and lets you explore Scotland’s seabed through a series of videos and animated virtual dives. 

Join Dr Hannah Grist and communities/local groups across Scotland to learn more about taxonomy and how to identify intertidal seaweeds found along your rocky shore. This training session supports the rocky shore survey methods in the  Community-led Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Handbook .

Join Dr Karen Boswarva and communities/local groups across Scotland troubleshoot ROV issues during community surveys. This training session supports the subtidal survey methods in the  Community-led Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Handbook .

In the third MEDIN workshop, you will learn about MEDIN discovery metadata, what it is and how to create a record. This workshop supports the  community data journey .

If there is any particular training you would like, get in touch!