Scottish marine science group appoints ocean as board trustee

The Scottish Association for Marine Science has formalized ocean representation on its board, joining a growing movement recognizing nature's legal and governance rights in environmental decision-making.

First covered Jul 13, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT · 1 article

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19h Guardian Environment Giving nature a say: why Scottish marine scientists appointed the ocean to their board — As the rights of nature are increasingly being recognised, the Scottish Association for Marine Science is the latest organisation to make the ocean a trustee…

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ecojurisprudence.org Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS): the ocean on the board

aol.co.uk Giving nature a say: why Scottish marine scientists appointed the ocean to their board - AOL

theconversation.com Why has this marine research institute made the ocean a member of its board? Expert Q&A

sams.ac.uk News - The Ocean enters the boardroom — The Scottish Association for Marine Science

maritime-executive.com Marine Science Nonprofit Elects "The Ocean" to Join its Board

Appeared in: 2026-07-14 (#16)

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