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Government appointment for oceans expert

Euan Paterson General, Research Tue, Dec 11, '18

In his new role, Prof Mark Inall will support the work of the Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland, Professor Sheila Rowan

In his new role, Prof Mark Inall will support the work of the Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland, Professor Sheila Rowan

Government appointment for oceans expert

A researcher from the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban has been appointed to the Scottish Science Advisory Council (SSAC), the expert panel that informs Scottish Government policy. Prof Mark Inall, a physical oceanographer, will join the SSAC from January 1. He has been appointed as one of five new council members from varied scientific disciplines.

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The Arctic is undergoing profound environmental change from warming surface and ocean temperatures

Thu, Nov 29, '18

Committee calls for greater Arctic funding

Arctic exploitation at odds with climate change commitments

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Skate can be identified by examining the distinctive spot patterns on their backs and studying their movements

Mon, Nov 19, '18

Call to help protect rare skate species

Scotland’s anglers urged to help save critically endangered fish

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Representatives of IBioIC, SAMS, SAIC, HIE and Zero Waste Scotland helped to organise the meeting on Exploring Opportunities in Blue Biotech and Aquaculture

Wed, Nov 14, '18

Discovering the wonders of algae

Top UK innovation companies join academics at SAMS conference

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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

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