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Fisheries museum 50th year exhibition considers next 50 years for oceans

The Sea Change exhibition will mark the anniversary of the Scottish Fisheries Museum.
The Sea Change exhibition will mark the anniversary of the Scottish Fisheries Museum.

The Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther is marking its 50th anniversary with an exhibition exploring the future of under threat marine ecosystems.

Sea Change has involved scientists and people across the fishing industry to consider what will happen to the seas in another 50 years.

The exhibition features displays about new fishing technology and how we can all play our part to create healthier seas.

It is also tells the story of people whose lives are connected to the sea.

Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther.

The exhibition launched on Friday and will run until June 21.

Museum curator Linda Fitzpatrick said far from being all doom and gloom, the exhibition looks at positive solutions to safeguarding marine life threatened by plastic pollution and climate change.

“We’re trying to give a very positive message, and a lot of people we spoke to were quite positive about it,” she said.

“We’ve worked with various people including people from Marine Scotland, St Andrews University, the fishing community and retired scientists.

“We’re digging into the science and how we can safeguard marine ecosystems.

“There are examples of the latest fishing boat technology which increases efficiency and reduces environmental impact.

“It’s quite a complicated topic and we’re trying to make it immersive and fun. We’ve got touch screens and games – things for kids to get involved in.”

Ms Fitzpatrick said among the fascinating discoveries to be made thanks to developments in technology are the secrets held within a single fish scale.

“From a salmon scale you can find out how fast the fish is growing, where it is migrating to and when it returns to the sea from the river.”

As part of the exhibition, there will be monthly podcasts by experts, which will be available on Anchor and Spotify.

The first podcast features Sir Ian Boyd of St Andrews University in conversation with learning and engagement officer Eilidh Lawrence.

“We’re half way through our 50th anniversary programme,” said Ms Fitzpatrick.

“In the first half we were looking back and now we’re looking forward.”

More events to coincide with the 50th celebrations, which will reach their finale during Anstruther Harbour Festival in June, will be announced in the coming months.