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Many coastal communities in Scotland have long been dependent on the water for their income and food. In 2018, .

The health of our surrounding water and the variety of life it sustains is vital to making sure we can have a sustainable relationship with our waters.

Watch this video to find out how the community on Arran is protecting its marine environment.

Life below Scotland's water facts

• Scotland has 48,000 km² of coastal waters - around 60% of the UK’s total sea area. (Source: )
• Scotland's seas support an estimated 6,500 species of animals and plants. (Source: )
• 37 per cent of Scotland's seas are Marine Protected Areas, designated to conserve nature, protect biodiversity or develop sustainable management. (Source: )