Welcome to Caolas
Rooted in the West Coast. Protecting our sea. Powered by community.
What is Caolas?
CAOLAS (Community Association of Lochs and Sounds) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) working to protect and enhance the coastal and marine environment of Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura, including the Argyll Hope Spot. We work closely with local communities, volunteers, researchers, and partner organisations to deliver education, conservation, monitoring, and restoration activities, with a strong focus on local stewardship.
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“Many individuals are doing what they can… real success can only come if there is a change in our societies…”
Sir David Attenborough
Partnerships
We have partnered with a number of like minded organisations over the years to deliver conservation improvements in the area.
These include: Carna Communities & Conservation, Coastal Communities Network, Our Seas and Argyll Hope Spot
What’s happening soon?
LNOP end of project party
Join us on 28th March for a wrap up of the NRF funded LNOP
Volunteer Oyster clean
Details coming soon
Volunteer Seagrass Survey
Details coming soon
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Latest Blogs
A lot more to come, but here is a few of our latest blog posts
Oceans film
By Jo MacKichan Oceans Screenings Caolas are thrilled to be able to show the Oceans…
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CAOLAS Ten Years On: What has changed in the water?
By Andy Jackson, trustee of CAOLAS Your local community-led marine conservation group CAOLAS is in its…
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