I am a resident of the beautiful Shetland Islands, where we cherish our peaceful life, adventurous spirit, and abundant wildlife. Our community thrives on tourism, fishing, and the joy of spotting Orcas, Puffins and Otters in their natural habitat. However, our way of life is under threat due to proposed offshore wind farms.

In a conversation with project manager Anna Dunbar, it was revealed that there is no certainty about how these wind farms will affect our precious marine life. Our Orcas, seals, otters, fish, shellfish may all be at risk. Dolphins and whales communicate through sonar - the vibrations from windmills could cause them distress leading to devastating consequences such as beaching incidents or even death.

The area of seabed covered is to be just over 560km squared. (348 miles)

This particular area is said to be known nursery grounds for Haddock and spawning sites for Saithe.

I feel there will be a decline in tourism also, tourists come to look at the beauty of Shetland.  Orca , Puffin and Otter spotting.

It's crucial that we understand the potential impact on wildlife before proceeding with such projects. According to a study published in Environmental Research Letters (2016), noise pollution from offshore wind farms can indeed disrupt marine mammals' communication and navigation systems.

We are not against renewable energy but believe there must be other ways to achieve this without risking our unique ecosystem. We urge decision-makers to halt plans for offshore wind farms around Shetland until comprehensive studies into their impact on local wildlife have been conducted.

Please sign this petition if you stand with us in protecting the serene beauty of Shetland Islands and its rich biodiversity.