Scottish Association for Marine Science

(IN BRIEF) SAMS has appointed Professor Liz Cottier-Cook as Associate Director for Science and External Engagement, a role focused on strengthening partnerships and increasing the global impact of the Oban-based marine research institute. Professor Cottier-Cook has been associated with SAMS … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Scottish Association for Marine Science have developed a controlled tank-based method to cultivate the high-value red seaweed dulse, overcoming longstanding hatchery challenges and dramatically reducing early mortality rates. The approach enables year-round production with improved … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Scientific Robotics Academy at the Scottish Association for Marine Science in Oban is launching two new March courses focused on environmental monitoring using autonomous platforms and applied photogrammetry, aimed at researchers, engineers, planners and environmental managers. The … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SAMS Enterprise has launched the latest version of its Snow Ice Mass Balance Apparatus (SIMBA), an advanced autonomous monitoring system designed to deliver precise, real-time data on snow and ice conditions in extreme environments. Originally built for polar … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has delivered the UK’s first training course dedicated to seaweed nursery cultivation through its Seaweed Academy programme. The course covered practical skills including nursery construction, biosecurity, and selective breeding, helping participants … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Scientific Robotics Academy at SAMS in Oban has launched a three-day course, Environmental Monitoring using Multi-Platform Technology (3–5 September), to train those responsible for environmental oversight—spanning land, coast and sea—in deploying robotic platforms and sensors. Backed by … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) During the first week of June, SAMS in Oban hosted a concentrated programme of events for the salmon aquaculture sector, including a sea lice detection workshop under the BBSRC-funded E(tive)lice project, a visit from Norway’s Seafood Research Fund, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SAMS is supporting a new declaration by the Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, warning that current global ocean monitoring systems are insufficient to meet pressing environmental and climate … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A team of scientists, led by Dr. Matthew Davey of SAMS, has discovered an expansive ecosystem on the Robert Island ice cap in Antarctica, dominated by photosynthetic algae. This ecosystem, which covers up to 20% of the mapped … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Scientists from the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) warn that climate change may threaten key seaweed species in the North Atlantic, potentially reducing yields of cold-affiliated species like Alaria esculenta and Laminaria digitata by 2070. As ocean … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is expanding its research team with five new positions to enhance its understanding of ocean processes, particularly in response to climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The new hires, including principal … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A field trip to the Red Sea has inspired three SAMS undergraduate students to investigate plastic pollution, which they will present at the MICRO 2024 conference. Their research focuses on plastic waste in Red Sea mangroves and Scottish … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SAMS celebrated its 2024 graduation, with Nele Thomsen named Student of the Year for her outstanding contributions to marine research during her studies. Thomsen, along with 44 other graduates, was recognized for her work on five research projects … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Oban, Scotland, hosted the 2024 Challenger Society Conference, bringing together 267 marine scientists to discuss pressing global issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and ocean education. The event, praised for both its scientific discussions and local hospitality, included … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking study led by an international team, including SAMS, has mapped plant life across Antarctica, revealing nearly 45 square kilometers of vegetation. This discovery, published in Nature Geoscience, will inform conservation efforts and challenge perceptions of Antarctica … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A study led by the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has discovered that oxygen can be produced in complete darkness at the seafloor, challenging the traditional understanding that oxygen production is solely through photosynthesis. This finding, published … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A collaboration between the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) and local entrepreneurs has led to the renovation of a historic Oban town center building into a residence for 19 marine science students. The Dunollie Halls of Residence … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Anna Pfoertner, a 23-year-old student from Germany, has been named the Student of the Year at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS). She graduated with a first-class honours degree in Marine Science despite battling chronic health problems, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has gained its first corporate supporter, Water Plus, for their new initiative to research blue carbon capture. The partnership aims to accelerate research in the field of seaweed-based blue carbon capture … Read the full press release →

A new £22 million research programme will investigate the impacts of climate change and human activities on the Atlantic Ocean, from the surface to the deep seabed. SWINDON, 09-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Commissioned by NERC, the new five-year marine research programme, … Read the full press release →