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Research breakthrough in survival rate of valuable red seaweed

Drs Frederik De Boever and Puja Kumari are growing Palmaria palmata, also known as dulse, in tanks at SAMS in Oban.
Drs Frederik De Boever and Puja Kumari are growing Palmaria palmata, also known as dulse, in tanks at SAMS in Oban.
Research breakthrough in survival rate of valuable red seaweed

Scientists in Oban, Scotland believe they have developed a successful tank-based method for growing the highly-valued red seaweed Palmaria palmata, commonly known as dulse. The researchers at SAMS in Oban have described ‘phenomenal’ growth rates in the institute’s aquarium, observing a doubling in biomass every week. Palmaria palmata is consumed as a high-end food product and is 40 times more valuable per tonne than kelp.

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Experts from the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban will lead courses on environmental monitoring using robotics to upskill researchers, engineers, planners and land managers

Tue, Feb 10, '26

Training course designed for era of environmental robotics

Courses come amid rapid expansion of twin technologies of AI and robotics

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Prof. Andrew Sweetman of SAMS, who leads the DORI project, works on one of the new landers that will help the research team to understand Dark Oxygen production

Tue, Jan 20, '26

World-first landers delve into Dark Oxygen mystery

The Nippon Foundation backs SAMS-led discovery science

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Mon, Jan 5, '26

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