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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Species loss prompts seaweed scientists’ global conservation call. A research programme investigating the threat to wild seaweed stocks caused by climate change has called on the international community to better […]
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 […]
Lantra invites aquaculture sector to join training to tackle harmful algal blooms. A new training programme designed to help tackle the challenges of harmful algal blooms (HABs) through standardised operating […]
Marine biodiversity in Scotland. An increase in the temperature of Scotland’s seas over the last decade has been found to be changing the types of animals and plants found on […]
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 […]
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