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Giant subsea waves add to Greenland melt

Euan Paterson Research Fri, Jan 4, '19

Greenland’s glaciers are melting at an increasing rate

Greenland’s glaciers are melting at an increasing rate

Giant subsea waves add to Greenland melt

Scottish scientists have shown how giant waves below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean are contributing to the increasing melt rate on the Greenland ice sheet, a major source of rising sea levels. Rising global temperatures have increased the rate of ice melt in Greenland, making it the second largest contributor to global sea level rise.

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The Pyrocystis lunula sample from SAMS' Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa made for a stunning start to the Christmas Lecture this year.

Wed, Dec 26, '18

SAMS lights up Christmas lecture

Glowing algae take centre stage at the Royal Institution

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The new-look SAMS governing council with out-going president Prof Geoffrey Boulton (seated, centre)

Fri, Dec 21, '18

SAMS selects new governing council

Prof Boulton steps down as president after six years at the helm

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The zooplankton Calanus finmarchicus can be found throughout the northern hemisphere

Wed, Dec 19, '18

Arctic zooplankton enjoy life in the slow lane

North Pole plankton have escaped the daily grind

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Government appointment for oceans expert

Tue, Dec 11, '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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