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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 Âé¶¹Ó°Ôºon 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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Marine robotics student makes a splash with ocean clean-up plan

Euan Paterson Students Mon, Dec 2, '24

Logan Andrick, undergrad receives UHI Business Competition award in 2024

Logan Andrick, undergrad receives UHI Business Competition award in 2024

Marine robotics student makes a splash with ocean clean-up plan

An undergraduate student at SAMS, a partner of UHI, has charted a course to clean up the ocean after designing a semi-autonomous robotic surface vehicle to capture plastic waste. Logan Andrick has been developing his technology after winning a UHI Business Competition award this year and has now partnered with Interface, Techscaler and the Catalyst programme from UHI.

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Âé¶¹Ó°ÔºDirector Prof Nick Owens signed the declaration on behalf of the institute.

Fri, Nov 29, '24

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôºjoins Baku Ocean Declaration

Director says human life depends on 'planet Ocean'

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Drs Kim Last and Helena Reinardy from Âé¶¹Ó°Ôºsampling for sea lice off the Argyll coast

Thu, Nov 21, '24

Scientists address sea lice issues at national workshop

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôºexpands its sea lice research capability

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Prof Mark Inall of Âé¶¹Ó°Ôºin Antarctica

Tue, Nov 19, '24

Scientists investigate underwater tsunamis around Antarctica

Findings will help explain Antarctica's role in global climate

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Scientists on the hunt for ‘ghost fishing’ gear

Thu, Oct 31, '24

Seaweeds feeling the heat as ocean warms

Wed, Oct 30, '24

Landmark report outlines drone development in research

Thu, Oct 24, '24

New jobs will strengthen SAMS' research capability

Mon, Oct 21, '24

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôºwelcomes new postgraduate students

Tue, Oct 15, '24

Project launched to discover new natural products

Thu, Oct 10, '24

High school Dux wins Âé¶¹Ó°Ôºscience prize

Tue, Oct 8, '24

Time to notice 'invisible' plankton, say scientists

Mon, Sep 30, '24

Student field trip inspires plastic pollution research

Fri, Sep 20, '24

Landmark reports reveal UK seabed carbon storage potential

Thu, Sep 19, '24

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôºcelebrates exceptional students at graduation 2024

Fri, Sep 13, '24

Oban up to the challenge as conference host

Tue, Sep 10, '24

Âé¶¹Ó°ÔºDirector to lead university-wide research

Thu, Sep 5, '24

Scottish-built light sensor reveals ocean discovery

Wed, Sep 4, '24

First Antarctica plant survey could aid conservation efforts

Tue, Aug 6, '24

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôºand Clipper connect over ocean issues

Thu, Jul 25, '24

Deep-sea discovery calls into question origins of life

Tue, Aug 13, '24

‘Virtual taxonomist’ in training to identify toxic algal blooms

Wed, Jul 17, '24

Greenland science expedition to unveil critical climate insights

Mon, Jul 15, '24

Shipping warning as centuries-old Arctic ice released

Thu, Jul 11, '24

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôºscientist appointed as government adviser

Wed, Jul 3, '24

UK ocean institutes to answer climate change questions

Wed, Jul 3, '24

Unique MRes to help research big ocean topics

Mon, Jul 1, '24

UK and Malaysia share seaweed knowledge

Mon, Jun 17, '24

Marine heatwave boosted UK land temperature record

Fri, May 31, '24

Seaweed forests an overlooked ally in carbon removal

Wed, May 22, '24

Transatlantic connections in the Canadian Arctic

Mon, May 20, '24

#WhaleTalk campaign engages Edinburgh audience

Mon, Apr 29, '24

Outreach with a distance at Dynamic Earth event

Wed, Apr 24, '24

Totally tropical adventure for trailblazing students

Wed, Apr 24, '24

Student takes centre stage at first ever conference

Tue, Apr 16, '24

Student using pedal power to attend energy conference

Wed, Apr 3, '24

Students praise Oban as 'home from home'

Wed, Mar 20, '24

Students cycle across Europe for new semester

Mon, Mar 18, '24

Salmon farming software to be showcased in Chile

Fri, Mar 15, '24

A cut, colour and climate change

Mon, Mar 11, '24

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôºjoins Scottish LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark

Thu, Feb 29, '24

‘Virtual marine biologist’ reveals Greenland sealife

Fri, Feb 16, '24

Increased rainfall threatens UK sea urchins

Thu, Feb 15, '24

Baleen whales may sniff out their meals

Wed, Jan 31, '24

Mission to save global seaweed stocks

Thu, Jan 25, '24

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