NAFC has a dedicated section called the Discovery Zone where on can fine unusual marine species caught by local fishermen or found by members of the public in and around the seas of Shetland. The Discovery Zone includes a Google Map, which plots where species were found, and site visitors can also find further information about the vessel or person which found the species and brought it to the Centre for identification, as well as photos of the sea creature in question.
Dr Richard Shelmerdine, NAFC Marine Centre shellfish scientist, has been co-ordinating the new addition to the website. He told that fishermen and members of the public often drop along with a find they have discovered in their nets, or while walking along the shore, and we’re more than happy to try to identify the species.
According to him the new section on the website will prove a great point of interest and people will find it fascinating to see the wealth of sea life that often goes unnoticed around our shores.
