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Latest news

Attendees at a SAMS workshop on the sustainability of Scottish seaweed cultivation note the hopes and risks for a future industry.

Tue, Feb 25, '20

Interest in seaweed cultivation is growing

When Oban became the seaweed capital of Scotland

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Prof Michele Stanley was one of the seven contributors from SAMS

Fri, Jan 24, '20

SAMS' significant contribution to climate report

Strong findings from UK seas health check

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Lewis Pugh, left, UN Patron of the Oceans, found the ideal training partner in SAMS oceanographer Dr Max Holloway ahead of his epic Antarctic swim challenge.

Thu, Jan 23, '20

Max effort pays off for Antarctic swimmer

Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh braves Antarctic ice

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VisitScotland chief executive Malcolm Roughead, right, and Argyll regional director David Adams McGilp get a tour of the Ocean Explorer Centre with SAMS' head of communications Dr Anuschka Miller

Wed, Jan 15, '20

Tourism chief gets marine science lesson

VisitScotland CEO stops off at SAMS during Argyll tour

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Latest papers

Effects of mine tailings exposure on early life stages of Atlantic cod
Authors:

Reinardy HC, Pedersen KB, Nahrgang J, Frantzen M.

Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 38 (7)
07, 1, 2019
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'Ectrogella' Parasitoids of the Diatom Licmophora sp are Polyphyletic
Authors:

Garvetto A, Perrineau MM, Dressler-Allame M, Bresnan E and Gachon CMM

Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology
07, 8, 2019
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Common and Antarctic Minke Whales: Conservation Status and Future Research Directions
Authors:

Risch D, Norris T, Curnock M, Friedlaender A

Frontiers in Marine Research Vol 6
05, 14, 2019
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Biosecurity implications of the highly invasive carpet sea-squirt Didemnum vexillum Kott, 2002 for a protected area of global significance
Authors:

Cottier-Cook, E.J., Minchin, D., Geisler, R., Graham, J., Mogg, A., Sayer, M.D., Matejusova, I.

Management of Biological Invasions Vol 10
05, 14, 2019
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