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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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SAMS Governance

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Keir Ashton

Trustee
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SAMS Trustee 2024 -

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Adam Christie

Trustee
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SAMS Trustee 2023 -

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Laura Dance

Trustee and Chair of Communications & Engagement Committee
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SAMS Trustee 2024 -

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Eric Hollanders

Trustee and Chair of Finance Committee
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SAMS Trustee 2022 -

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Dr Ian Jardine OBE

Trustee and Chair of Audit Committee
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SAMS Trustee 2023 -

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Louise Ledgard

Trustee
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SAMS Trustee 2024 -

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Dr Joseph Maguire

Non-Trustee Board Member
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Non-trustee Board member since December 2024

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Professor Colin Moffat

Trustee
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Trustee 2021 -

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Professor Stuart Monro

Trustee and Chair of Board
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Chair

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Hugh Raven

Trustee
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Trustee 2024 - 

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Professor Richard Waites

Trustee and Chair of Education Committee
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Trustee 2021-24, 2024-27

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Dr Douglas Wallace

Trustee and Chair of Research Committee
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SAMS Trustee 2023 -

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Alun Williams

Trustee
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SAMS Trustee 2023 -

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The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has been delivering independent marine science since 1884. Based in Oban, 150 staff are working for healthy and sustainably managed seas and oceans through world-class marine research, education and engagement with society.
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