OST to work on film raising awareness of flapper skate, the largest skate in the world and a priority marine feature in our Scottish seas. Check out the trailer and follow the social media

If possible donate so we can raise funds for the film

OST to be project partner of skate spotter

OST camera system is designed for large skate species – showing common blue skate (D.batis) documented in natural habitat in Orkney by remote camera techniques

SMEEF funded OST designed  BRUV system heading to Clasina 

Clasina team will deploy BRUV in far flung locations – from Norway to St Kilda in what could be some very exciting discoveries!

Follow Orkney Skate Trust social and clasinabruv for updates

OST and SSENT team up to develop project. Understanding how flapper skate use habitats around Orkney can help guide sustainable marine development

OST BRUV system – showing flapper skate and common blue skate

Daniel Wise of OST shows a nice example of a Flapper Skate Dipturus intermedius egg case washed ashore

2p for scale

Orkney Skate Trust has taken part in the WWF Netherlands workshop on Flapper Skate and Angel shark conservation in the North Sea at WWF HQ in Zeist.

The 2-day workshop brought together some of the leading organisations & Universities throughout Europe focused on identification of effective conservation methods.