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Scottish Association for Marine Science

...working for healthy oceans since 1884.

Our Science

Study at SAMS

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

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.

Could you be our next board member?

We are looking for a new non-executive director for SAMS Enterprise Ltd, our wholly-owned trading subsidiary.

Four funded PhD projects

We currently look for outstanding PhD students for four projects offered jointly with the University of Edinburgh.

Latest news

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

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

SAMS is working on seaweed research at international level

Thu, Nov 4, '21

Funding will 'kelp’ the UK’s Blue Economy

The SAMS Seaweed Academy aims to kickstart UK industry

Mon, Nov 1, '21

SAMS represented at COP26

Researchers will stress the importance of our oceans in the climate discussion

Offshore aquaculture of finfish: Big expectations at sea

Authors:

Morro B, Davidson K, Adams TP, Falconer L, Holloway M, Dale AC, Aleynik D, Thies PR, Khalid F, Hardwick J, Smith H, Gillibrand PA, Rey Planellas S

Review in Aquaculture 2021

11, 2, 2021

Read abstract