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Deep ocean will soon feel the heat

Euan Paterson Research Wed, May 27, '20
Ocean warming will soon affect marine communities in the deep ocean, as well as the surface.
Ocean warming will soon affect marine communities in the deep ocean, as well as the surface.
Deep ocean will soon feel the heat

The world’s deep oceans are currently warming more slowly than the ocean surface, but even creatures in the deep ocean will be significantly affected in the coming decades, according to an international team of scientists. The global team included Prof Michael Burrows of SAMS in Oban and comprised leaders in climate-change ecology and conservation science. They sought to find out how ocean life is responding to climate change in our deep oceans.

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Deep sea and microplastics scientist Bhavani Narayanaswamy has been awarded a professorship with the University of the Highlands and Islands

Mon, May 25, '20

Marine microplastics researcher awarded professorship

'Inspirational' SAMS scientist praised for leadership

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Dr Matt Davey sampling snow algae at Lagoon Island, Antarctica, 2018. Credit Sarah Vincent

Wed, May 20, '20

Antarctica’s ‘green snow’ to spread

Lead scientist joins SAMS to continue research

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Photo credit Dr Winnie Courtene-Jones

Fri, May 1, '20

Scientists investigate presence of ancient deep-sea microplastics

Marine scientists are seeking to solve a deep-sea microplastics mystery.

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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 SAMS communications and media officer

Euan Paterson

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