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The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is Scotland's premier independent marine science organisation generating new knowledge for the benefit of the marine environment and society since 1884.
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Our science works for a greater understanding of ocean systems, improved predictions of coastal futures and a sustainable ocean-based economy.
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150 students study full-time at SAMS on programmes lasting between 1 and 4 years.
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We are helping business succeed in a productive ocean environment offering bespoke consultancy, training, conference and research facilities, and rental space in our business incubator.
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- European Marine Science Park (HIE)
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06 Quiz winners

First CPD course for teachers for many years

Sea-ice buoy sinks

Svalbard's fjords ice-free

National Facility for Scientific Diving (NFSD)

ARC posts available

SAMS study of climate change impacts

Highland MPs at SAMS

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