Ministerial Visit to UHI Shetland Highlights Sustainable Seafood Innovation
Gemma MacGregor, UHI Shetland Vice Principal; Operations; Jim Fairlie MSP, Minister for Agriculture, Marine and the Islands; Dr Beth Mouatt, UHI Dean of Research and Innovation; and Michele Kerry, Shell-volution Project Manager outside UHI Shetland Scalloway campus.
It's really interesting to photograph local events where research, industry and government come together to discuss the future of key sectors within Shetland and Scotland.
I was pleased to provide photography for UHI Shetland during a recent visit by Jim Fairlie MSP, Minister for Agriculture, Marine and the Islands, to the Scalloway campus.
The visit focused on sustainable aquaculture, shellfish innovation and the future development of Scotland's seafood sector.
During the visit, the minister met staff involved in two important initiatives: Shell-volution, a major project supporting Scotland's mussel farming industry, and UHI Shetland's Centre for Sustainable Seafood.
Discussions explored the role of research, innovation and industry collaboration in supporting sustainable growth and resilience across the seafood sector.
Photographing visits of this nature presents an opportunity to capture more than just a meeting. The aim is to document the people, partnerships and ideas that help drive innovation, while creating images that communicate the significance of the occasion to a wider audience.
One of the highlights of the assignment was photographing key figures involved in the visit, including Minister Jim Fairlie MSP, Dr Beth Mouat, Dean of Research and Innovation at UHI, and colleagues working at the forefront of sustainable seafood research and industry engagement in Shetland.
As a photographer, it's always rewarding to see images being used to showcase the work taking place within local organisations and the contribution they make to Shetland's economy, communities and international reputation.
Thank you to UHI Shetland for the opportunity to document this important visit.
