There are many ways to learn about nature and get involved in monitoring and recording Shetland’s diverse wildlife.
Take a look at the pages below to find out more…
Projects
Find out about the research projects taking place in Shetland that need your help to record data.
Recording sightings is a great way to contribute to our understanding of local wildlife. Find out more about the citizen science projects that you can get involved in.
Citizen Science Recording
Learn more about the different volunteering opportunities available in Shetland.
Events
To see our upcoming events or learn more about previous talks and activities, click the button below.
Latest News
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…
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Shetland Porpoises in the Spotlight: volunteers and drone footage give new insight into porpoise behaviour
Our brilliant volunteers have now been completing surveys for Harbour Porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) since September 2021 at dedicated survey sites in Quendale Bay, Mousa Sound and South Nesting Bay as well as reporting sightings from all areas…
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A Plaice for Skate at the Ness
By Rhiannon Jehu A friend and I went to the Discover Shetland’s Sharks and Skates event at the Ness Boating Club a few weeks ago. We both enjoy nature, but I don’t know that much about individual…
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