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Scottish Association for Marine Science

...working for healthy oceans since 1884.

Our Science

Study at SAMS

Work at SAMS

SAMS is an independent academic partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands.

SAMS Ocean Explorer Magazine - Winter 2021

SAMS Ocean Explorer Magazine - Winter 2021

In the year of COP26, discover the role that Research at SAMS plays in addressing the global climate crisis.

Global Seaweed Star Project Launches International Policy Briefing

Global Seaweed Star Project Launches International Policy Briefing

Ensuring the Sustainable Future of the Rapidly Expanding Global Seaweed Aquaculture Industry – Download the new International policy briefing here.

Funded PhD projects

Funded PhD projects

We are currently looking for outstanding PhD students for nine exciting opportunities.

Latest news

Students made a welcome return to campus in late 2021 after lockdown

Fri, Dec 31, '21

SAMS review of the year - 2021

A look back at some highlights from 2021

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A lumpfish embryo

Mon, Nov 29, '21

Scientists make lumpfish breeding breakthrough

Finding could ease pressure on wild population

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Prof Michael Burrows has been included in the Highly Cited Researchers List for the second successive year.

Tue, Nov 16, '21

Professor makes 'Highly Cited' list

Prof Michael Burrows recognised for climate change work

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The global seaweed industry supports more than six million farmers

Wed, Nov 10, '21

Global seaweed industry must adapt to survive

SAMS-led programme issues policy brief outlining eight recommendations

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Latest papers

Plastics in the Indian Ocean – sources, transport, distribution and impacts.

Authors:

Pattiaratchi C, van der Mheen M, Schlundt C, Narayanaswamy BE, Sura A, Hajbane S, White R, Kumar N, Fernandes M & Wijeratne S

Ocean Science 18

01, 6, 2022

Assessing the Toxicity and Mitigating the Impact of Harmful Prymnesium Blooms in Eutrophic Waters of the Norfolk Broads

Authors:

Wagstaff BA, Pratscher J, Rivera PP, Hems ES, Brooks E, Rejzek M, Todd JD, Murrell JC, Field RA

Environmental Science & Technology, 55, 24

12, 9, 2021

Temporal and spatial patterns of harmful algae affecting Scottish shellfish aquaculture

Authors:

Gianella F, Burrows MT, Swan SC, Turner AD, Davidson K

Frontiers in Marine Science, 8

12, 22, 2021

Modelling seabed sediment physical properties and organic matter content in the Clyde

Authors:

Pace MC, Bailey DM, Donnan DW, Narayanaswamy BE, Smith HJ, Spiers DC, Turrell, Heath MR

Earth System Science Data; 13

12, 21, 2021

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