The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has brought together coastal communities to share their experiences and reflections in Coastal Voices — a film exploring our connection to the sea and how that connection is changing. Among the contributors is Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum’s Coastal Stakeholder Manager, Tom Luddington, representing the voices and experiences of Wales’ coastline.
The Coastal Voices film gathers reflections from people who live and work beside the sea. Participants speak about their relationship with the coast, the changes they have seen, and their hopes for the future. Through these personal accounts, the film builds a picture of shared experience across different regions, including Pembrokeshire.
Each story reminds us that local perspectives shape how we understand our coasts and how we plan for their future. The coast is a place where community, economy, and ecology meet. Listening to those who know it best helps create stronger, better-informed decisions about how it is cared for.
For Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, this message aligns closely with our own work. Our coastline connects people through history, livelihood, and landscape. Coastal Voices captures that sense of connection and the importance of giving space to local stories in wider conversations about sustainability.
We invite you to watch the film and reflect on what the coast means to you, the changes you’ve noticed, and the role you play in shaping its future.
Source: https://vimeo.com/1111275387/4c31134a65
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Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)
The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is one of Europe’s oldest independent marine science organisations. Founded in 1884 and based in Oban on Scotland’s west coast, it conducts research into how the marine environment functions, how human activity is shaping it, and what can be done to protect it for the future.
SAMS focuses on the coastal and ocean systems that define much of our daily lives. Its work connects marine research with the people, industries, and organisations that depend on healthy seas. By combining science with outreach, SAMS helps bridge the gap between knowledge and action in the management of marine and coastal environments.