Tag: Citizen science
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Shetland’s Marine Meadows
Under our shallow seas are hidden meadows of grass, these seagrasses play important ecological roles in marine ecosystems. But more recently, these unassuming plants of the sea have been noticed by scientists and governments as a natural solution in the fight to mitigate climate change. What is Seagrass? Seagrasses are a type of flowering plant…
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Sea mammals and Shorewatch- a beginners perspective
By Rhiannon Jehu Despite living in Shetland all my life, I know very little about the sea mammals that live so close to us. I decided to fix that and have written a few notes on what I have learned so far. For many generations people have hunted whales. Commercial whaling started in the Middle…
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Verging on Beautiful
By Rhiannon Jehu I walk on single track and other unpaved roads as a part of my daily routine. Stepping into the verge and waving ‘Hi’ to passing traffic is normal for me and gives me the opportunity to really enjoy the beauty and colour of our wild flowers; this year’s verges have been blooming…
Shetland Community Wildlife Group 