Scottish Association for Marine Science

(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 →