Marine Spatial Planning in Shetland
Marine spatial planning is a process which manages human activity in the marine environment to achieve social, ecological, and economic objectives.
We have expertise in using the ecosystem approach to engage with the general public and public/private organisations in the management of the marine environment. Our multi-disciplinary research explores how data and knowledge can be used to underpin policies and decisions making.
Shetland Islands Regional Marine Plan
The aim of the Shetland Islands Regional Marine Plan (SIRMP) is to manage the marine environment in Shetland in a sustainable way to have clean, healthy, safe, productive and diverse seas, managed to meet the long-term needs of nature and the people.
Data and Commercial Services
The Marine Spatial Planning Team at Shetland UHI is a multi-disciplinary team and has a range of expertise developed across commercial, research and statutory planning projects.
Research
Research within the Marine Spatial Planning team addresses global challenges using a place-based approach.
MSP Publications
The Marine Spatial Planning team at UHI Shetland has a range of academic publications, reports and guidance documents which are available for download. Please click on the buttons below to choose from specific topics or publication type.
Contact Us
Marine Spatial Planning
UHI Shetland
Scalloway Campus
Port Arthur
Shetland
ZE1 0UN
