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Scientists address sea lice issues at national workshop. A workshop on sea lice that brought together researchers, industry, regulators and policy makers has sought to offer solutions to the growing […]
MSPs see salmon farming in action on west coast tour. Members of Holyrood’s Rural Affairs and Islands committee (RAIC) visited salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms on a fact-finding tour as […]
A new source of oxygen in the deep sea? A discovery in the dark depths of the Pacific Ocean is challenging the scientific consensus of how oxygen is produced and […]
‘Virtual taxonomist’ in training to protect fish farms from toxic algal blooms. A hi-tech underwater device that scans water samples for potentially dangerous algae blooms – the first of its […]
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 […]
Marine Directorate appoints Chief Scientific Adviser. Leading marine physicist Professor Mark Inall has been appointed as Chief Scientific Adviser to Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate. With a distinguished career in physical […]
International science team begins mission to save global seaweed stocks. A research project to find solutions to the biodiversity crisis in global seaweed stocks has been launched by the Oban-based […]
Study finds no link between salmon farming and harmful algal blooms. Marine scientists investigating the formation of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Scottish waters have found no link between salmon […]
Technology breakthrough in ocean data recovery. Heralding a new zero-carbon era for ocean observations, a wave-propelled uncrewed surface vessel (USV) has for the first time successfully recovered scientific data from […]
UK seaweed farming industry will need public trust to succeed, study finds. Attitudes towards the UK’s emerging seaweed farming sector and lessons to learn from other aquaculture industries have been […]
Research closes the loop on aquaculture waste. A novel chemical-free approach to treating aquaculture waste could see co-products returned to the sector to fuel the growth of ocean life such […]
Holographic cameras bring sea lice early warning system into focus. A team of researchers in Scotland is exploring the use of holographic 3D imaging, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) […]
New partnership receives government support to stimulate private finance into marine natural capital. Scotland’s native oysters could offer an investment opportunity that benefits nature, communities, and investors. Marine restoration projects […]
Successful recovery of lost marine science equipment off Scotland. In Spring 2023, the search and rescue skills of the Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government on board the Marine Protection […]
Recording underwater sounds off the coast of Scotland. Have you ever wondered what whales and dolphins hear in the depths of the ocean? Does it change with the seasons? These […]
Global aquaculture researcher wins ‘outstanding contribution’ award. A marine biologist who established a European Joint Master’s Degree in aquaculture has reason to celebrate on International Women’s Day after becoming a […]
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