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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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A quick review of 2024
Some highlight stories from the last 12 months at SAMS: an exciting, busy year of research, education and enterprise by a diverse team of people working for a healthy and productive ocean.
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