Dr Rachel Jane SHUCKSMITH
Associate Professor of marine governance and management
UHI Shetland, Marine Sciences
Saclloway
Scalloway campus
Scalloway
ZE1 0UN
United Kingdom
Policy, Law, Economics, Management
I manage the Marine Spatial Planning section within the
Shetland UHI department- Marine Science. The section
undertakes applied research and consultancy projects relating or
informing marine management and decision making and is also responsible
for delivering the Shetland Islands Regional Marine Plan.
I have developed an international reputation in linking
interdisciplinary marine science with real-life management opportunities
and challenges, including marine planning. I particular interest in how different data types can be used as an
evidence base to inform effective decision making, and how stakeholder
engagement can improve data quality and acceptance.