https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/files/original/ee6ba501bdbc205ef1b790f7ce442b10.png a817715f84331e758c6eae802b3245d3 https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/files/original/a4073e9d87bc5219b294f43cc05fec39.jpg 55675cb115bebf3a852cf1875dc6a273 https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/files/original/a891477f0ad8a2867ca523692bcdab53.jpg 55675cb115bebf3a852cf1875dc6a273 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Museum: Berwickshire Marine Reserve Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 183 Reconstruction Advisers The tean at Berwickshire Marine Reserve, Richard Bates (University of St Andrews) Authors Iain Oliver, Alan Miller, CJ, Sarah Kennedy Date Represented 2020 How A digital landscape was created using survey data and height map. Models were created in 3D modelling programs and imported into UNREAL (a cross-platform game engine for creating virtual worlds). The models were then scaled, orientated and assembled. The landscapes were populated with flora and fauna. Where applicable, models of characters and animals were imported and animated. Evidence Scotland’s coastal waters are home to a remarkable underwater world, teeming with thousands of different species. The Berwickshire Marine Reserve works to preserve this unique environment through conservation and education. Located on the east coast of Scotland, between the historic fishing towns of Eyemouth and St Abbs, the reserve supports conservation activities and research, while promoting responsible recreational use of the waters and advocating for sustainable fishing practices. Berwickshire Marine Reserve is a registered charity and is Scotland’s only voluntary marine reserve. The Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) is working to address the ocean crisis by providing innovative solutions to overfishing and facilitating the establishment of marine reserves. Although BLUE is a small NGO, it punches above its weight, having achieved a tremendous amount for the oceans in a short time. In 2014, BLUE won NGO of the Year in the PEA (People Environment Achievement) Awards in recognition that it was ‘getting results where they matter most’. In 2015, BLUE won four PEA Awards as part of the GB Oceans Coalition, including ‘Overall Champion’. For more information: https://www.berwickshiremarinereserve.org.uk/ and https://www.bluemarinefoundation.com/ Europeana Specific elements of the Europeana Semantic Elements. Object The URL of a suitable source image in the best resolution available on the web site of the data provider from which small images could be generated for use in the portal. This will often be the same URL as given in europeana:isShownBy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/-r6iuIUGL5E Europeana Type The Europeana material type of the resource. TEXT Is Shown At An unambiguous URL reference to the digital object on the provider’s web site in its full information context. https://www.openvirtualworlds.org/berwickshire-marine-reserve/ Europeana Rights Information about copyright of the digital object that is specified in isShownBy and isShownAt and, by extension, to the preview images used in the portal. Smart History Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. In Copyright (InC) Title A name given to the resource Berwickshire Marine Reserve Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived reconstructions,movablecollections Type The nature or genre of the resource Reconstruction Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. current,55.87227153286322,-2.0873247170332765; Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/png Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 177 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Description An account of the resource The Berwickshire Marine Reserve was established in the 1980s to protect the remarkable coastal waters between Eyemouth and St Abbs Head. This area of the Scottish coastline is home to a remarkable mix of marine life, including grey seals, bottlenose dolphins, and minke whales. Underwater kelp forests are home to many species of fish and extraordinary creature such as sea urchins, starfish, and sea slugs. To highlight the diversity of underwater habitats the Berwickshire Marine Reserve collaborated with the University of St Andrews’ Open Virtual Worlds team and Smart History on a digital representation of three different marine environments. The team digitally represented a kelp forest, a sandy sea-floor, and a more rocky marine environment. The underwater models were informed by a Seabed Interpretation Project undertaken by the University of St Andrews and Blue Marine Foundation. Previews of the digital environments can be viewed on YouTube. A fuller virtual reality experience has been created for use at St Abbs Visitor Centre and to demonstrate at schools and community events. The project received funding from the Scottish Borders Local Action Group. Modern Natural Site Seascape