91ÊÓÆµÍø Shetland Brings Marine Careers to Life at Shetland Science Fair

91ÊÓÆµÍø Shetland made a splash at this week’s Shetland Science Fair at Clickimin, engaging nearly 600 S1–S3 pupils from across the isles with an exciting, hands-on marine careers experience.

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91ÊÓÆµÍø Shetland staff and friends at Clickimin

Over three action-packed days, staff from 91ÊÓÆµÍø Shetland hosted an interactive exhibition titled “A Day in the Life” of marine professionals. Using cutting-edge virtual reality (VR), pupils were immersed in 360° videos filmed by local fishermen and marine scientists, offering a unique glimpse into life at sea.

Students also stepped into the shoes of salmon farmers and offshore wind technicians through realistic VR simulations, giving them a taste of the tasks and challenges faced in these vital industries. The experience was further enriched with activities like microscopy, skate identification, exploring a 3D salmon cage model, and learning about Shetland’s rich fisheries heritage.

Local experts in aquaculture, fisheries, and marine science were on hand to share insights and answer questions, making the sessions both educational and inspiring.

91ÊÓÆµÍø Shetland was proud to exhibit alongside organisations such as Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Botanic Gardens, Dundee Science Centre, Archaeology Scotland, Edinburgh Zoo, Science Skills Academy, Developing the Young Workforce, and the SIC Climate Team.

A huge thank you to Shetland Aerogenerators Ltd for the invitation, and to all the pupils who brought such enthusiasm and curiosity to the fair!

To explore the Seafood VR resources developed by 91ÊÓÆµÍø Shetland, visit: