Monday 1st – Sunday 7th June 2026 marks #VolunteersWeek so we’d like to give a huge shout out and thank you to our four dedicated Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation volunteer trustees Neil, Steven, Susannah and Fiona who work tirelessly to support the advancement of the Fair Isle Demonstration and Research MPA project and marine citizen science in Fair Isle.

FIMRO’s purpose is to promote the advancement of environmental improvement in Fair Isle by:

• Understanding the marine and coastal habitats of Fair Isle, the biological interactions and the impact of human activity.

• Representing the interests of Fair Isle residents for the protection and use of Fair Isle’s marine and coastal natural heritage.

• Promoting the value of Fair Isle’s coastal and marine natural heritage to the wider public, independently and co-operatively.

The advancement of citizenship or community development by:

• Exploring the potential for economic development linked to Fair Isle’s natural marine and coastal resources.

• Empowering the community to contribute to discussions regarding the use and protection of its natural marine and coastal resources.

The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science by:

• Carrying out biological research and monitoring within Fair Isle DR MPA (Demonstration and Research Marine Protection Area).

• Promoting scientific research conducted the isle both to the local community and wider society.

Unfortunately we always forget to get a photo of FIMRO all together so here is a selection!

1 FIMRO (minus Steven) Katie Cubbon (Research Officer) and Peg Shaw (Fauna and Flora)

2 FIMRO (Steven and Neil) and Katie (Research Officer) and Peg Shaw (Fauna and Flora)

3 FIMRO (minus Steven) and Katie Cubbon (Research Officer)

4 Susannah from FIMRO at a Fair Isle DR MPA Research talk

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