Life, land and sea: Socioecological transitions in Shetland

Key Points

• Ecosystem dynamics reveal important shifts in land use patterns over recent decades, affecting community resilience.
• The study identifies critical interactions between marine resources and terrestrial ecosystems, influencing local economies.
• Analysis of historical data shows how climate change contributes to these socioecological transitions in the region.
• Findings highlight the need for integrated management of land and sea resources to address these ongoing changes.