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Organization profile
The Scottish Association for Marine Science UHI (SAMS UHI) has been delivering independent marine science since 1884. Based in Oban, 150 staff are working for healthy and sustainably managed seas and oceans through world-class marine research, education and engagement with society.
We undertake research into all aspects of the marine system and exchange our new understanding with society, policy makers, business and the next generation, so that it can become useful and improve practices.
Science areas: SAMS science focuses on three major and urgent challenges which humankind and our natural world must face
- to discover the physical, chemical, geological and biological processes that drive the marine system so that we have the knowledge needed...
- to describe and quantify how our coastal environment, where more than half the human population resides, responds to ever-increasing man-made pressures such as climate change, habitat destruction, pollution and resource overexploitation and to work with society on developing and testing mitigation and adaptation measures and finally
- to develop a sustainable blue economy so that we can use the marine environment for the benefit of people without degrading its health and productivity.
To address these major challenges SAMS science is multi-disciplinary, drawing on the expertise from physicists, mathematicians, biologists, geologists, chemists, social scientists, computer scientists, technologists, engineers and communicators.
Ships and robotics: Coastal vessels RV Calanus and RV Seol Mara; Robotics: North Atlantic Glider Base; Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (2); Remotely Operated Vehicle; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems; Coastal and Acoustic Drifters; UK Lander Centre; Moorings and Ocean Observatories; Polar Technology
National facilities: Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa; Scottish Marine Robotics Facility
Partners: University of the Highlands and Islands; United Nations University; Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland; Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment and Society; Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
SAMS News on twitter; @SAMSoceannews
SAMS UHI current science projects
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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AGRI-SATT: Agricultural Growth using Remote-sensing, IoT, Satellite and Autonomous Telecomm and Technology
Aleynik, D., Dale, A. & Holloway, M.
1/09/20 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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Climatic change of precipitation mechanisms over a topographically complex coastal hinterland region
Turnewitsch, R.
Project: Research
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A brief overview of current approaches for underwater sound analysis and reporting
van Geel, N., Risch, D. & Wittich, A., 22 Apr 2022, In: Marine Pollution Bulletin. 178, 10 p., 113610.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Aerial detection of beached marine plastic using a novel, hyperspectral short-wave infrared (SWIR) camera
Cocking, J., Narayanaswamy, B., Waluda, C. & Williamson, B., 8 Feb 2022, In: ICES Journal of Marine Science. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Animal behavior is central in shaping the realized diel light niche
Häfker, N. S., Connan-mcginty, S., Hobbs, L., Mckee, D., Cohen, J. H. & Last, K. S., 8 Jun 2022, In: Communications Biology. 5, 1, 8 p., 562 (2022).Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Dissolved nutrient samples collected in the Barents Sea during CAO cruise JR16006.
Brand, T. (Creator), Norman, L. (Contributor), Henley, S. F. (Contributor), Tuerena, R. (Contributor), Mahaffey, C. (Contributor) & Crocket, K. (Contributor), UHI Research Repository, 23 Nov 0202
DOI: 10.5285/b4c1537e-c729-6463-e053-6c86abc0c7de
Dataset
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Nitrate isotope measurements from CTD niskin depth profiles from Changing Arctic Ocean cruise JR16006 in the Barents Sea during summer 2017
Tuerena, R. (Creator) & Ganeshram, R. S. (Contributor), UHI Research Repository, 6 Nov 2020
DOI: 10.5285/b2e5007e-f3a8-429c-e053-6c86abc0ba4f, https://www.bodc.ac.uk/data/published_data_library/catalogue/10.5285/b2e5007e-f3a8-429c-e053-6c86abc0ba4f/
Dataset
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UK Invasive Species Database
Minchin, D. (Creator), Cottier-Cook, E. (Creator) & Bishop, J. D. (Creator), DAISIE - EU Programme, 2009
http://192.171.199.232/daisie/ and one more link, https://www.gbif.org/dataset/39f36f10-559b-427f-8c86-2d28afff68ca#geographicCoverages (show fewer)
Dataset
Prizes
Activities
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Modelling and Prediction of harmful algal blooms
Keith Davidson (Chair)
9 May 2022 → 12 May 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Global HAB Workshop: Industry Perspectives
Keith Davidson (Speaker)
13 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Modelling and prediction of HABs in Scotland
Keith Davidson (Speaker)
10 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press / Media
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Marvel Comics December 2022 solicitations and covers
16/09/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Marine scientists capture whale and dolphin songs in Scottish waters using underwater microphones
Denise Risch & Nienke van Geel
6/09/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Presentations and keynotes at Challenger 150
Marie Porter
6/09/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Impacts
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Bioenergy-Technology Innovation Needs Assessment
Michele Stanley (Participant)
Impact: Public policy Impacts
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FSA Phytoplantkon Monitoring
Keith Davidson (Participant), Sarah Swan (Participant) & Callum Whyte (Participant)
Impact: Economic Impacts
Student theses
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Interactions between harbour porpoises and aquaculture on the west coast of Scotland
Author: Sim, T. M. C., 27 Apr 2022Supervisor: Wilson, B. (Supervisor) & Benjamins, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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Host pathogen interaction between European strains of red algae 'Bangia' and oomycete Olpidiopsis porphyrae var. scotiae, and phylogenetic analysis for European 'Bangia' strains
Author: Attar, B., 3 Aug 2022Supervisor: Brakel, J. (Supervisor), Gachon, C. (Supervisor) & Green, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Research (awarded by UHI)
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Improving the predictability of harmful algal blooms around the Shetland Islands
Author: Dees, P., 3 Nov 2021Supervisor: Davidson, K. (Supervisor), Mouat, B. (Supervisor) & Dale, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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