https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest An online celebration of National Marine Week and reopening of the Scottish Seabird Centre! Join in the sea-themed fun wherever you are with this collection of free digital resources for all the family. Marine DigiFest will be running Monday 3rd – Sunday 9th August. We’ll be adding new items every day so be sure to return to see more of what we have to offer. Things on the way: A guide to Whales, dolphins and porpoises in Scottish waters; a special rockpooling edition of our SSC Dive in kids packs; guide to citizen science projects; how to do a beach clean video; and plenty more! More resources available on the Scottish Seabird Centre’s website and YouTube channel. en-us 2020-03-19 12:29:22 UTC 2025-10-23 17:04:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/483917573/d82fdaf2af0253ce04466de2c8468ba4/SSC_logo.jpg scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/660884805 PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', are harmful industrial chemicals in packaging that leak into the environment and cause harm to both us and the environment. Find out more and learn how to help by visiting Fidra’s PFAS Campaign page.]]> 2020-07-23 08:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/660884805 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/660884849 Heading to the seaside? Download this spotter sheet to identify the shells you find. ]]> 2020-07-23 08:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/660884849 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/660884881 Can you find all the names of the marine creatures hiding in this word search? Resource provided by the Scottish Wildlife Trust.]]> 2020-07-23 08:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/660884881 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/660884914 Follow the link to discover more about this national celebration of our wonderful marine life organised by the Scottish Wildlife Trust.]]> 2020-07-23 08:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/660884914 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/660884941 Something for the eyes and ears! Check out this beautiful footage of Northern gannets on Bass rock.]]> 2020-07-23 08:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/660884941 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667072886 Watch live streams of wildlife and beautiful locations from around the world through Explore.org. 
Explore's growing library consists of more than 250 original films and 30,000 photographs. This link will take you to the 'Ocean' section of the website, but there are plenty of other streams to follow!]]> 2020-08-01 12:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667072886 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667853439 Have a go at making your own starfish finger puppet with this template from the Scottish Wildlife Trust.]]> 2020-08-03 08:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667853439 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667854782 Test your knowledge of Scottish seabirds with this short, fun, multiple-choice quiz. (Suitable for ages 8+). Stuck on any of the questions? Have a look through the information on the Scottish Seabird Centre website for answers.]]> 2020-08-03 08:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667854782 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667855376 Collated by the John Muir Trust, these inspiring stories from across Scotland celebrate the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 - dip in!]]> 2020-08-03 08:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667855376 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667860363 Did you know Northern gannets can reach speeds of up to 60 mph when they dive! Create your own diving gannet with this set of instructions and gannet template. ]]> 2020-08-03 08:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667860363 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667867914 Challenge: Can you reunite each adult seabird with their own chick? ]]> 2020-08-03 09:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667867914 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667890220 Marine scientist and Scottish Seabird Centre Trustee, Professor John Baxter, discusses the science behind climate change and the issues it's causing for the marine environment.
Recorded with the Castle Rockers Podcast.]]> 2020-08-03 10:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667890220 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667913400 Get your ocean fix with these marine-themed tv shows and films - all recommended by staff at the Scottish Seabird Centre! There's something for everyone.]]> 2020-08-03 11:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/667913400 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/668146508 Our seas are in trouble - here's a few things you can do to help.]]> 2020-08-03 15:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/668146508 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/669236386 We've teamed up with the Marine Conservation Society to bring you this brilliant video which gives loads of useful information about how you can organise a beach clean, contribute to citizen science, and help to protect marine wildlife. 

]]> 2020-08-04 16:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/669236386 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/670155518 Take part in research from the comfort of your own home!
The Zooniverse is the largest online citizen science platform in the world. Projects are categorised into a variety of disciplines including history, art, social science, literature, language, space, nature and more!
Some wonderful marine projects include: Seabird Watch; Seal Watch; Penguin Watch; FISHstory; Invader ID; Plankton Portal

]]> 2020-08-05 14:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/670155518 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/672431441 BlueHealth is a pan-European research program investigating the links between water-based environments and health and wellbeing. Learn more about their work on their website.]]> 2020-08-07 14:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/672431441 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/672434342 Take a moment with this soothing video of seabirds and shorebirds along the beautiful coastline of the Firth of Forth.]]> 2020-08-07 14:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/672434342 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/673053651 Introducing the wonderful Maia, Megan & Josh from the Ullapool Sea Savers telling us as much as possible about their favourite marine species in just 60 seconds! Click on the links below to see each of these superstars in action.
Maia - White-tailed eagle Ambassador
Megan - Seabird Ambassador
Josh - Dolphin Ambassador]]> 2020-08-08 08:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/673053651 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/673090763 A pack full of fun, educational resources for the family to enjoy. What creatures will you find lurking in the pools?]]> 2020-08-08 11:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/673090763 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/673196931 Hear the beautiful calls and strange clicks of whales and dolphins with this resource made in collaboration with the Sea Watch Foundation.]]> 2020-08-08 17:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/673196931 scottishseabirdcentre https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/673198126 Some fun facts and handy tips for identifying whales, dolphins and porpoises in Scottish waters! 
Made in collaboration with the Sea Watch Foundation.]]> 2020-08-08 17:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/scottishseabirdcentre/sscdigimarinefest/wish/673198126