Category: Current Projects
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Searching for Shetland’s lost seagrass
UHI Shetland have a new project to map seagrass beds in Shetland and find out more about why many of the beds have been lost in recent years. We’re working with local swimmers and snorkellers to learn more about these amazing habitats.
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Calling all swimmers, divers and snorkellers!
We are looking for records of rare and important marine life. In Shetland we are very fortunate to have a long and varied coastline, home to a wide variety of marine life. Compared to other parts of the UK, the Shetland coastline is relatively well studied thanks to survey work undertaken to support the building…
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Shetland Porpoise Survey
Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) are the smallest of the cetaceans to be spotted around Shetland. They are generally shy creatures and do not often approach boats but can be easily spotted from the shore. They are regularly spotted in Shetland waters in small groups and sometimes in large aggregations that are not seen in many…
Shetland Community Wildlife Group 