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Foundering of the fishing vessel Freedom II, 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland on 21 February 2024: Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Report. Report on the investigation of the […]
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, […]
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 […]
Holyrood committee undertakes fact-finding visit to Oban as part of its follow-up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland. Holyrood’s (Scottish Parliament) Rural Affairs & Islands (RAI) Committee will this week […]
New £8.1m building will strengthen Argyll’s marine industries. A new £8.1m facility is to be built in Argyll to help meet increasing demand for offices and laboratory facilities from companies […]
It’s official we like seafood more when we eat it by the sea. There’s always something more satisfying about eating a fish supper in view of the sea. But would […]
Ocean Kinetics invests heavily in marine plant hire service to maintain business development programme. Fast-growing marine engineering and fabrication specialists Ocean Kinetics – based in Shetland, Aberdeen and Oban – has […]
Salmon farmer seeks to future-proof fish welfare with first Scottish-grown eggs. Scottish Sea Farms is set to take delivery of the first eggs bred from salmon grown at its own […]
Salmon farmer helps nursery weather the outdoors. The wet days of winter will be a walk in the park for one group of west coast youngsters and their minders after […]
Understanding hormones of native oysters to improve their production and conservation. Understanding how oysters respond to the natural environment during reproduction could increase productivity in hatcheries and also improve the […]
New Scottish aquaculture vessel unveiled. Damen Shipyards Group and Coastal Workboats Scotland have unveiled a new Scottish aquaculture vessel for the industry in Oban, Scotland. The unveiling of the new […]
Gael Force Fusion acquires Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary. The Argyll-based business takes over the site of former Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary near Oban Oban business Gael Force Fusion aims to […]
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 […]
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