
Instructional Videos
We have created a comprehensive set of instructional videos to help with every aspect of the seagrass restoration process. Included with the videos are guidance notes. The videos are divided into chapters to make it easier to reference specific information that may be required.
Seagrass meadow site survey & transects
How to find seagrass in your local area and establish if there is a restoration opportunity, and how to survey and collect and record robust scientific data.
Video guidance notes:
Seagrass Restoration 01
Identifying flowering seagrass & harvesting seagrass seed
How to identify flowering stems and mature seeds, and how to harvest them.
Video guidance notes:
Seagrass Restoration 02
Storing & processing seagrass seed
Seagrass Restoration 03
How to collect and process seeds once they have been released from the flowering stems, and how to care for them until you are ready to plant
Video guidance notes:
Seagrass Restoration 04
Bagging & planting seeds
How to bag and plant the seeds, including restoration area site selection
Video guidance notes:
Shore Surveyor Course
Seagrass Restoration 05
A joint course with BSAC giving you the skills to find evidence of Seagrass and Oysters possibly uncovering more seawilding opportunites
on BSAC website
Seagrass Restoration 06
Licensing & permissions
coming soon
What permissions and licences you will need from NatureScot and Marine Scotland before you can begin your restoration journey.
Video guidance notes:
Native oyster restoration how-to videos coming soon
Native Oyster Restoration
We are currently creating a native oyster restoration how-to guide, please keep an eye on our social media channels and this website, and you can sign up to our newsletter here
Further Information
Seagrass resotration handbook: