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Vanishing glaciers reveal ancient seabeds

Euan Paterson Research Thu, Sep 12, '19

SAMS' Teledyne Gavia surveyed underneath calving glaciers, giving scientists a unique look at the seabed in such environments.

SAMS' Teledyne Gavia surveyed underneath calving glaciers, giving scientists a unique look at the seabed in such environments.

Vanishing glaciers reveal ancient seabeds

Marine scientists have captured images from a seabed exposed for the first time in thousands of years because of rapid glacial ice retreat in the Arctic. The research team from the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) used an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to get close to the edge of four glaciers in Svalbard - a mission too dangerous for a survey ship because of the falling, or calving, ice.

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SAMS UHI Student of the Year Eleanor Lawrie gets a hug from proud mum Karen

Mon, Sep 9, '19

Dedicated daughter is student of the year

Mum's the word as student Eleanor gains marine science degree

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The first two PhD graduates from the University of the Highlands and Islands, Dr Winnie Courtene-Jones and Dr Andrea Garvetto are congratulated by, from left: University of the Highlands and Islands Dean of Research Michael Rayner, SAMS UHI Director Prof Nicholas Owens, university Vice-Principal Prof Neil Simco and Head of SAMS UHI Graduate School Dr Bhavani Narayanaswamy.

Fri, Sep 6, '19

PhD award is university's first

Marine scientist’s graduation marks university milestone

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SAMS hosts Seaweed event at committee meeting of UN- Food and Agriculture Organisation

Wed, Aug 28, '19

SAMS evidence prompts rethink on global seaweed policy

Experts address UN delegates at meeting in Norway

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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

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