The Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation
(FIMRO)
Tim Merrick @ Focal Plane Photo
Who are we?
FIMRO is comprised of a group of dedicated local volunteers working together for the benefit of Fair Isle’s seas. We aspire to achieve sustainability not only for our marine environment but for the people of Fair Isle.
Leogh Andrew fishing diaries
During his lifetime, island resident Andrew Eunson kept a diary, not only detailing day to day life, but an account of maritime activity around the Isle from 1913-1953.
Community Marine Biodiversity Monitoring
The cameras will also be used to build up a species image library that can be accessed by the community and researchers.
Fair Isle DR MPA Project/Research Officer
Over time it became evident that a dedicated project officer role was vital to move the pace of planning and development forward and to ensure projects could be initiated.
Fair Isle DRMPA
The Fair Isle Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area will be an integral part of Fair Isle’s global reputation as a research hub.
A very special place
To visit Fair Isle is to understand the deep connection the island has to its surrounding waters. Situated where the North Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean; it’s hard to determine, at times, where the sea ends and the land begins.
Fair Isle beachcombing finds – Species spotlight -January 2026
Fair Isle beachcombing finds – Species spotlight – January 2026
Once a month we will be sharing a marine species reported via the Fair Isle Marine WhatsApp group. This group is a space for community members and visitors to the isle to share any interesting marine finds…
Fair Isle beachcombing finds – Species spotlight -December 2025
Fair Isle beachcombing finds – Species spotlight – December 2025.
Once a month we will be sharing a marine species reported via the Fair Isle Marine WhatsApp group. This group is a space for community members and visitors to the isle to share any interesting marine finds…
Fair Isle DR MPA Autumn/Winter Newsletter out now!
The Fair Isle Demonstration and Research MPA Autumn/Winter newsletter is out now! 🍂❄
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