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University advisors dive in to UHI experience at SAMS
University advisors dive in to UHI experience at SAMS
An international group of university advisors were marine scientists for a day when they visited UHI partner the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban on a fact-finding mission.
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Wed, Mar 11, '26
Scientists race to understand Atlantic climate tipping point
SAMS joins 16 other institutes on ocean expedition to Greenland
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Sun, Mar 8, '26
Sheina Marshall: Celebrating the queen of copepods
How one trailblazing woman became one of the most respected scientists in SAMS' history
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Tue, Feb 24, '26
SAMS appoints new Associate Director
Prof. Cottier-Cook has spearheaded international research programmes
Read moreResearch breakthrough in survival rate of valuable red seaweed
Wed, Feb 18, '26
Training course designed for era of environmental robotics
Tue, Feb 10, '26
Ocean innovators unite to support marine science research
Mon, Feb 2, '26
World-first landers delve into Dark Oxygen mystery
Wed, Jan 21, '26
ACES Stars: Yuliia Buhlak
Mon, Jan 5, '26
ACES Star: Andrew Richardson
Mon, Jan 5, '26
ACES Stars: Mumtahina Mohammad
Mon, Dec 22, '25
Marine robotics will aid restoration efforts on Scottish loch
Wed, Dec 17, '25
Discovery of ‘muddy squid’ highlights deep-sea knowledge gaps
Tue, Dec 16, '25
Oban to host UK seagrass conference
Wed, Dec 10, '25
SAMS' renewables research recognised at industry awards
Fri, Dec 5, '25
Transatlantic exchange will strengthen Celtic connections
Wed, Dec 3, '25
SAMS remembers former algae curator Michael Turner
Mon, Dec 1, '25
Crowdfunder success prepares ocean robotics game for launch
Wed, Nov 12, '25
Temperature-sensing technology improving safety on snow and ice
Mon, Oct 20, '25
SAMS scientist highlights neurodiversity in academic success
Thu, Oct 9, '25
SAMS welcomes new postgraduate students
Wed, Oct 8, '25
New marine science course to bolster the blue economy
Mon, Oct 6, '25
SAMS 'blue economy' scientist awarded UHI professorship
Thu, Sep 25, '25
Crowdfunder aims to give gamers real-world science mission
Wed, Sep 10, '25
Graduation marks end of SAMS student's incredible journey
Mon, Sep 8, '25
Ocean research charity ready to recruit ‘The Ocean’ to its board
Thu, Sep 4, '25
HIE and SAMS join forces to enhance marine science sector
Thu, Sep 4, '25
Sign up for SAMS Open Day
Mon, Sep 1, '25
First seaweed nursery course meets industry need
Thu, Aug 21, '25
Landmark reports outline path to further marine restoration
Tue, Aug 19, '25
UK can become leader in environmental monitoring
Tue, Jul 22, '25
New app will aid flapper skate conservation
Wed, Jul 9, '25
Conservation star named student of the year
Tue, Jul 1, '25
SAMS appoints new Head of Enterprise
Wed, Jun 18, '25
Seaweed species loss prompts UN Ocean Conference call
Fri, Jun 13, '25
SAMS hosts a week of aquaculture innovation
Thu, Jun 12, '25
SAMS joins international ocean observation warning
Fri, Jun 6, '25
Project to explore community-led seaweed farming plan
Wed, Jun 4, '25
Ocean education donation will help inspire young minds
Fri, May 16, '25
SAMS scientist has say on offshore aquaculture plan
Fri, May 16, '25
Loss of seaweeds will affect ocean health
Tue, May 6, '25
Fishers invited to help assess entanglement risk
Mon, May 5, '25
High hopes for solar-powered drone tested at SAMS
Fri, May 2, '25
Biobanking call to protect seaweeds from climate change
Thu, May 1, '25
Facial recognition software to help protect ocean giant
Sat, Apr 5, '25
School pupils step inside giant humpback whale
Wed, Apr 2, '25
Study reveals long-term impacts of deep-sea mining
Wed, Mar 26, '25
Antarctic algae discovery is like finding ‘a forest in a desert’
Mon, Mar 24, '25
Industry and academia meet to chart future of aquaculture
Wed, Mar 12, '25
SAMS joins global effort to grow seaweed sector
Mon, Mar 10, '25
Impact of global record-breaking heatwaves revealed
Fri, Feb 28, '25
Robotics event showcases future of environmental data collection
Tue, Feb 25, '25
Scientists to examine Greenland and North Atlantic tipping points
Fri, Feb 21, '25
Climate change reshuffling species ‘like a deck of cards’
Wed, Jan 29, '25
Plankton science needs old and new methods, say experts
Thu, Jan 30, '25
Climate change already affecting seashore species in Scotland
Thu, Jan 23, '25
New partnership to power next generation of scientists
Mon, Jan 20, '25
SAMS to lead examination into Dark Oxygen discovery
Fri, Jan 17, '25
The Ocean enters the boardroom
Mon, Jan 13, '25
Unique algae collection marks 20 years of growth at SAMS
Tue, Dec 10, '24
Marine robotics student makes a splash with ocean clean-up plan
Mon, Dec 2, '24
SAMS joins Baku Ocean Declaration
Fri, Nov 29, '24
Scientists address sea lice issues at national workshop
Thu, Nov 21, '24
Scientists investigate underwater tsunamis around Antarctica
Tue, Nov 19, '24
Scientists on the hunt for ‘ghost fishing’ gear
Thu, Oct 31, '24
Seaweeds feeling the heat as ocean warms
Wed, Oct 30, '24
Landmark report outlines drone development in research
Thu, Oct 24, '24
New jobs will strengthen SAMS' research capability
Mon, Oct 21, '24
SAMS welcomes new postgraduate students
Tue, Oct 15, '24
Project launched to discover new natural products
Thu, Oct 10, '24
High school Dux wins SAMS science prize
Tue, Oct 8, '24
Time to notice 'invisible' plankton, say scientists
Mon, Sep 30, '24
Student field trip inspires plastic pollution research
Fri, Sep 20, '24
Landmark reports reveal UK seabed carbon storage potential
Thu, Sep 19, '24
SAMS celebrates exceptional students at graduation 2024
Fri, Sep 13, '24
Oban up to the challenge as conference host
Wed, Jan 8, '25
SAMS Director to lead university-wide research
Thu, Sep 5, '24
Scottish-built light sensor reveals ocean discovery
Wed, Sep 4, '24
First Antarctica plant survey could aid conservation efforts
Tue, Aug 6, '24
SAMS and Clipper connect over ocean issues
Thu, Jul 25, '24
Deep-sea discovery calls into question origins of life
Tue, Aug 13, '24
‘Virtual taxonomist’ in training to identify toxic algal blooms
Wed, Jul 17, '24
Greenland science expedition to unveil critical climate insights
Mon, Jul 15, '24
Shipping warning as centuries-old Arctic ice released
Thu, Jul 11, '24
SAMS scientist appointed as government adviser
Wed, Jul 3, '24
UK ocean institutes to answer climate change questions
Wed, Jul 3, '24
Unique MRes to help research big ocean topics
Mon, Jul 1, '24
UK and Malaysia share seaweed knowledge
Mon, Jun 17, '24
Marine heatwave boosted UK land temperature record
Fri, May 31, '24
Seaweed forests an overlooked ally in carbon removal
Wed, May 22, '24
Transatlantic connections in the Canadian Arctic
Mon, May 20, '24
#WhaleTalk campaign engages Edinburgh audience
Mon, Apr 29, '24
Outreach with a distance at Dynamic Earth event
Wed, Apr 24, '24
Totally tropical adventure for trailblazing students
Wed, Apr 24, '24
Student takes centre stage at first ever conference
Tue, Apr 16, '24
Student using pedal power to attend energy conference
Wed, Apr 3, '24
Students praise Oban as 'home from home'
Wed, Mar 20, '24
Students cycle across Europe for new semester
Mon, Mar 18, '24
Salmon farming software to be showcased in Chile
Fri, Mar 15, '24
A cut, colour and climate change
Mon, Mar 11, '24
SAMS joins Scottish LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark
Thu, Feb 29, '24
‘Virtual marine biologist’ reveals Greenland sealife
Fri, Feb 16, '24
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