
Tag: Scottish Association for Marine Science

SAMS’ head of graduate school is awarded professorship
Taynuilt-based scientist Bhavani Narayanaswamy has played a key role in understanding the biodiversity of Scotland’s underwater mountains, as well as exploring the issue of microplastics in our oceans.
Wheels in motion for Dunbeg to Connel cycle path
The proposed shared use facility would follow the route of the existing A85 road and is aimed to deliver a new sustainable link between the two communities.
£75,000 for SAMS seaweed nursery
The seaweed industry is the world’s fastest growing area of global aquaculture production, currently worth over £11 billion a year.
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’.
SAMS programme wins energy award
Training programme recognised with a Scottish Green Energy award.
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.
‘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.
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.