SAMS news room
Photophobia may help zooplankton to adapt
Photophobia may help zooplankton to adapt
An aversion to light has long been a survival tactic used by the smallest creatures in our ocean, but scientists have discovered this photophobia may already be protecting them against impacts of environmental changes in the Arctic.
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Mon, Feb 1, '21
Algae study can help shellfish industry to grow
Algae have tailored 'diet' to aid larval growth
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Thu, Dec 31, '20
SAMS Review of the Year 2020
A year remembered for Covid, a cruise and commerce
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Thu, Dec 31, '20
SAMS' Christine Campbell recognised for contributions to marine science in 2021 New Year Honours List
MBE for algal collection curator and scientist
Read moreSAMS part of award-winning renewables team
Thu, Dec 3, '20
International call to explore mysteries of the deep
Wed, Nov 25, '20
Blue whale community back from near extinction
Thu, Nov 19, '20
University contributes £560m to regional economies
Mon, Oct 26, '20
BLOG: Uncovering the secrets of our ocean
Wed, Oct 21, '20
University names new principal and vice-chancellor
Mon, Oct 19, '20
BLOG: Excitement builds as the science begins
Wed, Oct 21, '20
BLOG: Cruise begins with COVID restrictions
Wed, Oct 21, '20
World first at SAMS as endangered skate hatches
Fri, Oct 2, '20
Study investigates ‘COVID-shock’ on seafood sector
Tue, Sep 29, '20
Student praised for ‘outstanding contribution’
Fri, Sep 25, '20
Seaweed success can help tackle global poverty
Thu, Sep 24, '20
SAMS drives home green credentials
Thu, Sep 17, '20
SAMS scientist aids oil disaster clean-up effort
Wed, Aug 19, '20
Marine science in fashion as online shop opens
Fri, Jul 31, '20
SAMS strategy release
Wed, Jul 29, '20
Scientists discover 'tiger' of the plankton world enjoys its veg too
Thu, Jul 16, '20
Biological clocks keep ticking in the Arctic Ocean
Wed, Jul 15, '20
How a changing Arctic affects UK climate
Mon, Jun 29, '20
Nurturing BAME staff and students
Mon, Jun 22, '20
Why we love the ocean
Tue, Jun 9, '20
Deep ocean will soon feel the heat
Wed, May 27, '20
Marine microplastics researcher awarded professorship
Mon, May 25, '20
Antarctica’s ‘green snow’ to spread
Wed, May 20, '20
Shellfish farmers face climate change ‘tipping point’
Fri, May 1, '20
Marine acoustics expert coping with the sound of silence
Mon, Apr 27, '20
SAMS appoints two new research leaders
Fri, Apr 24, '20
Algae scientist takes the strain by working through pandemic
Tue, Apr 21, '20
Scientists uncover ‘hidden’ water of the Arctic ocean
Wed, Apr 15, '20
When two jobs collide
Wed, Apr 15, '20
Night-time working helps scientists to see the light
Wed, Mar 11, '20
How climate change affects our coastal creatures
Tue, Mar 10, '20
Seasavers reunited with gliders
Fri, Mar 13, '20
Interest in seaweed cultivation is growing
Tue, Feb 25, '20
SAMS' significant contribution to climate report
Mon, Jan 27, '20
Max effort pays off for Antarctic swimmer
Thu, Jan 23, '20
Tourism chief gets marine science lesson
Wed, Jan 15, '20
World Marine Mammal Conference
Fri, Dec 20, '19
Assessing fish stocks in the Irish Sea.
Fri, Dec 20, '19
Taking a poll of the ocean electorate
Mon, Nov 25, '19
Snow sensors could help predict flood risk
Thu, Nov 14, '19
Marine robotics’ decade of discovery
Sat, Oct 12, '19
SAMS' part in largest Arctic expedition
Thu, Oct 3, '19
Scotland making Arctic Connections
Mon, Sep 23, '19
'Rising star' marine scientist wins prestigious fellowship
Fri, Sep 20, '19
Vanishing glaciers reveal ancient seabeds
Thu, Sep 12, '19
Dedicated daughter is student of the year
Mon, Sep 9, '19
PhD award is university's first
Fri, Sep 6, '19
SAMS evidence prompts rethink on global seaweed policy
Thu, Aug 29, '19
SAMS staff hear Brexit warning
Wed, Aug 28, '19
Robotic explorer takes on Arctic mission
Mon, Aug 5, '19
Robotics and algae on display for ministerial visit
Tue, Jul 16, '19
Pupils have a new way of seeing science
Fri, Jun 21, '19
Visit strengthens 40-year Nordic link
Mon, Jun 17, '19
Carolina calling for SAMS UHI students
Tue, Jun 4, '19
Researchers bring seaweed biosecurity issue to top table
Wed, May 15, '19
SAMS UHI scientists awarded professorships
Tue, Apr 23, '19
POGO plea to plug ocean knowledge gap
Mon, Mar 25, '19
Explain your science in sixty seconds
Tue, Aug 27, '19
Whale returns to the ocean after SAMS stranding
Mon, Mar 4, '19
Taking a microscopic look at our seas
Tue, Feb 26, '19
Ocean 'mud' is crucial to carbon storage
Fri, Feb 8, '19
Giant subsea waves add to Greenland melt
Fri, Jan 4, '19
SAMS sample lights up Christmas lecture
Thu, Mar 7, '19
SAMS selects new governing council
Mon, Jan 14, '19
Arctic zooplankton enjoy life in the slow lane
Wed, Dec 19, '18
Committee calls for greater Arctic funding
Thu, Nov 29, '18
Call to help protect rare skate species
Thu, Nov 29, '18
Discovering the wonders of algae
Wed, Nov 14, '18
Historic microplastics problem revealed
Tue, Oct 23, '18
Coastal detective up for biology prize
Wed, Oct 17, '18
Thousands attend unique ocean exhibition
Tue, Oct 16, '18
PhD numbers on the rise at SAMS
Wed, Oct 17, '18
Birthday party for robotic oceanographer
Thu, Sep 27, '18
University first for SAMS UHI graduate
Thu, Sep 6, '18
Bringing the sea to the town centre
Thu, Aug 2, '18
Robotics can attract budding marine scientists
Mon, Jul 30, '18
Fond farewell to seaweed researchers
Wed, Jun 27, '18
Underwater robots give unique Arctic insight
Fri, Jun 8, '18
'Soapbox' student highlights marine plastic problem
Fri, Jun 1, '18
An 'eye-opening' visit from coast to coast
Fri, May 25, '18
PhD offer to help track marine sea lice
Thu, May 24, '18
Cash boost for seaweed project collaborations
Thu, May 17, '18
Algae conference has international appeal
Tue, May 29, '18
Get scribbling for festival competition
Tue, May 15, '18
Arctic explorers return to the Barents Sea
Mon, Apr 23, '18
Euan Paterson
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Euan.Paterson@sams.ac.uk
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