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Dr Adam Hughes of SAMS awarded UHI professorship. A marine scientist who is at the forefront of developing Scotland’s Blue Economy through his research has been awarded a professorship by […]
HIE and SAMS join forces to enhance marine science sector Two organisations have teamed up to strengthen Scotland’s status as a major player in the global marine science sector. Highlands […]
SAMS appoints new Head of Enterprise to bolster the blue economy. Translating the applied science produced at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) into real-world applications with be a […]
SAMS hosts a week of aquaculture innovation. It was an unofficial ‘week of salmon aquaculture’ at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban as the institute played host […]
Whale returns to ocean after SAMS stranding. Students at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) had a real life marine conservation lecture when a young humpback whale became stranded […]
New report forecasts major impacts on the marine food web as sea temperatures rise and plankton shift. A new study from the UK’s Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) warns that continued […]
Danish companies showcase innovation at Nor-Fishing 2026. A total of 38 exhibitors will join the Pavilion of Denmark at Nor-Fishing 2026, presenting Danish solutions for the fisheries, fish processing and […]
Study finds community support is essential to growing seaweed industry. Seaweed farming in the UK has the potential to create new job and products, while contributing to a low-carbon economy […]
UHI innovators secure places in competitive Converge 2026 cohort. Three projects led by researchers and innovators from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) have been selected to join the […]
Old offshore platforms may support marine ecosystems as “artificial reefs”. A new report has found that old offshore platforms can help support marine ecosystems by acting as “artificial reefs”, although […]
Mapping toxin-producing phytoplankton; the scourge of shellfisheries. Researchers in the UK, including phytoplankton experts from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), have shown how the distributions of two phytoplankton groups, known to […]
UHI researchers secure major UKRI funding to tackle pharmaceutical pollution from rivers to oceans. Researchers from across the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) partnership have secured two major UK […]
Scientists make breakthrough in survival rate of valuable red seaweed. Scientists in Oban, Scotland believe they have developed a successful tank-based method for growing the highly-valued red seaweed Palmaria palmata, […]
Campbeltown pupils explore salmon sector careers. Hundreds of young people in Campbeltown have been given a hands-on introduction to the wide range of careers available across Scotland’s salmon sector. Around […]
Professor Adam Hughes, newly appointed ‘Professor of Innovation in the Blue Economy’ at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), delivered his inaugural lecture at the Scottish Association for […]
New marine science course to bolster the blue economy. A new marine science undergraduate Masters that prepares students for working in the blue economy has been rolled out by the […]
Malaysian and UK scientists begin mission to save seaweed stocks from the impacts of climate change. Leading seaweed scientists from Malaysia and the UK and officials from the Department of […]
AQUARIUS project launches second €4 million funding call to support marine and freshwater research. The AQUARIUS project, a landmark project funded under the EU’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme, has […]
SAIC at Aqua Nor 2025. Supporting innovation and collaboration on the global stage. SAIC was proud to play a central role in the Scottish Pavilion at Aqua Nor 2025, held in […]
First seaweed nursery course of its kind answers industry call. In response to the growing interest in seaweed farming across the UK and Europe, the Scottish Association for Marine Science […]
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