Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO)

Constitutional objectives

4 The purposes of the organisation are: 4.1 The advancement of environmental protection or improvement primarily by: 4.1.1 Working to better understand the marine and coastal habitats of Fair Isle, the biological interactions within these environments and the impact of human activity upon them. 4.1.2 Representing the view and interests of Fair Isle residents with regards to the protection and use of Fair Isle's marine and coastal natural heritage 4.1.3 Promoting the value of Fair Isle's coastal and marine natural heritage to the wider public, both independently and through co-operation with other relevant organisations. 4.2 The advancement of citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration) primarily by: 4.2.1 Working to explore the potential for sustainable economic development linked to Fair Isle's natural marine and coastal resources 4.2.2 Empowering the community to contribute to discussions regarding the use and protection of its natural marine and coastal resources and heritage. 4.3 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science primarily by: 4.3.1 Carrying out biological research and monitoring work within the boundaries of the Fair Isle Marine Protected Area during this projects lifetime 4.3.2 Supporting research conducted by other bodies within the boundaries of the Fair Isle Marine Protected Area during this projects lifetime 4.3.3 Commissioning and/or supporting research projects that may from time to time arise or be deemed necessary to further the aims of better understanding and contributing to the protection of Fair Isles marine and coastal environment, but that fall out with the scope of the Marine Protected Area project 4.3.4 Seeking to promote a better knowledge and understanding of scientific research conducted on the isle, both to the local community and visitors to Fair Isle.