Famous ship is preparing for Antarctica mission
After the sea trials, the ship will return to Holyhead, before also heading to the Arctic for extensive ‘ice trials’.
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SAMS programme wins energy award
Training programme recognised with a Scottish Green Energy award.
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Research ship returns with vital climate change data
The six SAMS scientists joined the RRS Discovery, one of the few ocean-going research ships in the UK, for the research cruise.
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‘World first’ as endangered skate hatches near Oban
‘To see it hatch successfully and be released back into the ocean was a wonderful moment,’ says NatureScot.
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SAMS turns over a new Leaf
The Nissan Leaf replaces a diesel work vehicle and is part of the push to make its site more environmentally friendly.
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SAMS dips toe into eco-fashion with online shop
Centre to sell environmentally-friendly t-shirts, hoodies and bags displaying positive ocean images and messaging.
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New marine strategy highlights importance of an ocean in balance
SAMS Director Prof Nicholas Owens says there has never been a more important time to support marine science research as Scotland develops its Blue Economy, a crucial part of the country’s recovery post-lockdown.
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Antarctica’s ‘green snow’ could spread with global warming
Dr Matt Davey comes to the Oban-based institute from the University of Cambridge and has published findings in the journal Nature Communications that show the current distribution of the algae and how they are likely to spread as the global temperature increases.
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SAMS’ sensor highlights marine light sensitivity
A team of Norwegian and UK researchers found that the smallest contact with light can cause creatures to move away from its source.
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Wildlife Trust ponder beauty and the development beast
Dr. James Fenton gives a thought-provoking talk entitled ‘The Loss of the Highland Landscape’