From May 20 to July 18, schools and groups are invited to book a visit to give pupils an introduction to the sea creatures that can be found locally, as well as a better understanding of career opportunities in marine related industries.

There will also be three open days in July for the general public – which were particularly popular last year.

Kenny Gifford is part of the team responsible for organising the project. Explaining why they are keen to attract schools, he said: “From an educational perspective, we would like to show children some of the rich diversity of marine life around Shetland. We’re also inviting key people from the aquaculture industry to speak to students interested in finding out more about the aquaculture industry and about particular careers.

“The visit will include a tour of the tanks in our wet room area where children can examine a wide range of marine species. Students can also get up close with marine life under the microscope in our teaching laboratory.

“We hope that children will go back to school inspired by what they’ve seen and heard and we’d be delighted to hear if a visit helps with a school project or sparks interest into further studies in marine science.”

The Seas Around Us initiative was a pilot project last year that has been extended following funding from Shetland Aquaculture Trust.

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