EXHIBITION FROM 1730 + 1900 SCREENING OF MOVIE + Q&A
EXHIBITION: Our Seas Coalition’s Coastal Testimonies exhibition
REFRESHMENTS
THE ORKNEY DIVE MOVIE
The Orkney Dive is a 30-minute documentary produced between 2023 and 2024 by Open Seas, a Scottish marine sustainability charity advocating for healthier seas, more vibrant coastal communities, and a sustainable seafood system. The film production was generously supported by Patagonia, a brand long committed to marine conservation, social justice, and broader sustainability initiatives.
The documentary celebrates the value and benefits of sustainable seafood and low-impact fishing, with a particular focus on Scotland’s scallop dive sector, which hand dived scallops are renowned by chefs worldwide as premium-quality seafood, harvested in ways that respect the marine environment while supporting sustainable livelihoods.
The Orkney Dive is a conversation between chefs, scientists, divers, and local businesses that explores the practice of scallop diving and its role in promoting a stronger, more responsible relationship between Scotland’s seafood and the seas that sustain it. Through these stories, the film encourages chefs and consumers to support sustainably sourced seafood, improve transparency in menu labeling, and prioritise fishing methods that protect seabed habitats over damaging ones. This previously untold story underpins Open Seas’ ongoing campaigns for sustainable seafood.
The film premiered in November 2024 in Inverness and toured extensively, including screenings in Argyll, Orkney, Arran, Glasgow, London, the Scottish Parliament, and other coastal communities.