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The robot that listens to whales

Step aboard for a high speed ride into the Sea of the Hebrides with the team from SAMS and the EU funded COMPASS project in our latest video.

AGM and Annual Lecture
AGM and Annual Lecture

6 December 2019: Following the AGM we invite you to join our Annual Newth Lecture, this year focusing on the history and future of marine stations

Do you want access to SAMS facilities?
Do you want access to SAMS facilities?

Apply via Assemble Plus for free access to some of our facilities - Deadline 9th February 2020.

Latest news

SAMS scientists deploy SIMBA technology in the Cairngorms

Thu, Nov 14, '19

Snow sensors could help predict flood risk

SAMS technology is being tested in the Scottish Highlands

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Talisker embarks on SAMS’ first glider mission 10 years ago

Sat, Oct 12, '19

Marine robotics’ decade of discovery

Glider launch 10 years ago marked step change in data capture

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SIMBA units can withstand temperatures as low a -40 degrees Celsius, making them ideal for work in the Arctic.

Thu, Oct 3, '19

SAMS' part in largest Arctic expedition

SAMS Research Services Ltd technology will measure sea ice thickness

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Mon, Sep 23, '19

Scotland making Arctic Connections

Highland launch for Scotland's bid to be European gateway

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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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