Marine policy forum
The Marine Policy forum is a cross-departmental initiative that meets regularly at SAMS to discuss policy issues. It draws upon the wide scientific expertise that exists across SAMS and implements a multi-disciplinary approach to current marine policy issues.
Previous meetings.
June 2008. Inception meeting. Presentation by Tavis Potts. Topics discussed:
- Overview of marine policy at SAMS
- Linking marine policy to marine science & the influence of policy on science funding.
- Function of the policy forum
- Arctic policy overview.

August 2008. SAMS focus on Scottish Marine Bill. Guest speakers: David Palmer (Scottish Marine Directorate) & Mark Steward (Argyll & Bute Council).