Marine
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MRV Alba na Mara: Survey 0115A Programme
14th January 2015 by Marine Directorate Communications
Duration: 5 – 21 January 2015 Gear: Large TV drop frame TV sledge 1 x 600m umbilical towing cable 1 x armoured cable Video cameras and associated equipment (plus backup) Four lasers and bracket for the drop frame 1 x BT201 prawn trawl (plus minimal spares) Day grab and table Prawn sorting table Estimated Days...
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New publications from Marine Scotland Science provide new information needed for marine planning and licensing
19th December 2014 by Marine Directorate Communications
The second of two reports, published today, reports on the activity of inshore fishing boats over a 5 year period. This is the outcome of a major Marine Scotland project: “ScotMap – Mapping fishing activity in Scotland’s inshore waters”. Fishing vessels over 15m long are fitted with Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) providing us with information...
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New publications from Marine Scotland Science provide new information needed for marine planning and licensing
19th December 2014 by Marine Directorate Communications
Two new publications in the series “Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science” are released this week providing new spatial data adding to the evidence base for the development of marine planning in Scottish waters. The first, published today by scientists from the Marine Planning and Environmental Advice Programme at MSS presents new maps of sensitive areas...
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Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – 27 November 2014
1st December 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
This week’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article about the Contribution of Scotland’s ‘Core Marine Sector’ to the Scottish Economy. Read the full update Related Links All previous Marine Analytical Unit updates
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MRV Scotia: Survey 2214A – Cruise Programme
28th November 2014 by Marine Directorate Communications
Duration: 28 November – 05 December 2014 Loading: Fraserburgh, 26 November 2014 Sailing: Fraserburgh, 28 November 2014 Unloading: Leith, 5 December 2014 Sampling gear: BT 158 with 50 mm cod-end 2 m beam trawl with 50 mm cod-end Day grab and table Catamaran and manta neuston net Objectives: To undertake flatfish and sediment sampling in...
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Marine Scotland launches data publication portal
28th November 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
Marine Scotland holds a vast amount of data on the marine and freshwater environment in Scotland and today sees the launch of a dedicated portal- http://marinedata.scotland.gov.uk – to allow users to search published data and reports. As well as making it easier to locate data and reports published by Marine Scotland, the portal also provides citation information on these datasets...
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Update on Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan
26th November 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters area has been identified as one with significant renewable energy resources, as well as being of exceptional environmental quality. It also an important resource to both national and local economies. There is a need to examine how future marine energy developments can be taken forward in this area in...
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Marine Scotland Scientist is “Scientist of the Month”
19th November 2014 by Marine Directorate Communications
Congratulations to our very own Berit Rabe who is ‘scientist of the month’ on the Science Grrl website!
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MRV Scotia: Survey 1914S – Cruise Programme
17th November 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
Duration: 7 – 22 December 2014 Loading: Aberdeen, 4 December 2014 Unloading: Aberdeen, 22 December 2014 Fishing Gear: Sea-Bird CTD/Carousel, sledge with OPC and CTD, day grab, Hammon grab Objectives Perform routine hydrographic sampling at stations along the long term monitoring JONSIS section in the northern North Sea. Perform routine hydrographic sampling at stations along the...
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Women in Research and Innovation (WIRI) Event
11th November 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
On Tuesday 4th November, three staff from Marine Scotland spoke at a Women in research and Innovation (WIRI) evening held at Aberdeen City Council Chambers. The WIRI initiative is promoted by the European Commission. The European Union is committed to encouraging girls to pursue science careers. The aim of this event was for the guest...
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