The document summarizes pressures facing the Firth of Clyde in Scotland including commercial fishing, tourism, sewage, and military activity. Cod, whiting, and haddock fisheries have collapsed with catches declining over 95%. Local divers formed COAST to help establish no-take zones in Lamlesh Bay to protect maerl and reverse fish declines. COAST aims to improve the marine environment, sustain tourism and fishing livelihoods, and increase the area's popularity. The no-take zones have caused some conflict between stakeholders who agree and disagree with the restrictions. The COAST project balances environmental, social, and economic considerations to work towards sustainability.

1. Oceans on the Edge: Fishing in the Firth Of Clyde Textbook Pages 109-111

5. Pressures

6. Seaweed harvesting

7. Tourism and boating

8. Commercial Cod fishing

9. Submarine Testing

10. Sewage

11. Scallop Fishing in Lamash bay Dredging for Scallops Maerl smashed by dredging Scallops in restaurant (expensive!)

16. 1,400 local Scuba divers formed the Organisation COAST (Community of Arran Seabed Trust) which helped the setting up of no-take zones in Lamlesh Bay.

21. Why is the COAST Project Sustainable? Environmental Social Economic