Turning the Tide 2026 intro session: Get started with marine advocacy

Are you passionate about the sea and want to start taking action to protect it? Join Young Sea Changers Scotland to learn more about the threats facing our ocean and how you can get involved in standing up for our seas.

This event will kick off with a whistlestop tour of Scotland's seas - from the deep ocean to the coastal ecosystems and seabirds that call our unique marine habitats home. We'll talk through how our marine environment is currently faring and what threats it's facing.

The YSCS team will then walk you through 'Turning the Tide' - our flagship marine advocacy training programme, exclusively for 16–25 year olds living in Scotland - sharing what to expect. Learn about how to apply, the course goals, structure, and how it can help you build your skills to speak up for our seas. We’ll have some previous course participants on hand who will share their personal reflections and how Turning the Tide has empowered them to make a difference for Scotland’s seas.

Finally, there will be a chance to ask the YSCS team questions about the course and the application process.

Who Should Attend?

This event is designed for young people, aged 16-25 and living in Scotland, who are passionate about the marine environment, interested in learning about marine advocacy, or looking to make a difference in ocean conservation. If you've heard of Turning the Tide but are not sure what to expect or whether it would suit you, this is your opportunity to ask questions and find out more.

About Young Sea Changers Scotland

Young Sea Changers Scotland (YSCS) is a Scottish marine charity which aims to equip young people, aged 16-25, with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to speak up on marine policy issues affecting them, their communities, and their environment.

For more information and to apply to Turning the Tide 2026, please visit here.