Marine

  • Marine Scotland to collaborate on analysing underwater noise data

    22nd September 2015 by

    Underwater noise in the marine environment is the focus of a new UK-wide research partnership to monitor the ‘soundscape’ in UK waters. The Centre for the Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has teamed up with Marine Scotland Science and the University of Exeter to analyse underwater noise data from subsea sound recorders located around...

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  • MRV Scotia: Survey 1315S Programme

    17th September 2015 by

    Gear: Sea-Bird CTDs, ADCPs and current meter instrumentation, water filtering equipment (x2), centrifuge equipment (HWU), bacteria sampling equipment (HWU), sediment sampling equipment (UoA), mooring equipment, recovery trawl, drifters, sediment grabs (Van Veen / Day) and sediment corers (MSS / UoA). Objectives: Test the CTD in the Buchan Deep off Peterhead. Collect water samples for salinity...

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  • A day worth opening our doors for

    15th September 2015 by

    On Saturday 12 September, the Marine Laboratory opened its doors to the public as part of ‘Aberdeen Doors Open Day’. What a day it was! We were a very popular location with visitors arriving as soon as we opened at 10 am. Throughout the day there was a continuous stream of people which meant that...

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  • Science is for Everyone

    15th September 2015 by

    Thinking of studying Biology but don’t know exactly what kind of career it might lead you to? This event might be for you. Aberdeen Science Grrl are hosting an evening of talks from women working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) careers with a focus on biology. We hope to inspire you to pursue...

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  • Our doors are (nearly) open

    11th September 2015 by

    The preparations have begun, and are in full swing, in the Marine Laboratory for tomorrow’s Doors Open Day event. Why not join us for a tour around some of our buildings on the campus and learn more about our history – did you know we have been here, in Torry, since 1923? There will also...

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  • Effects of magnetic fields on the behaviour of eels and salmon

    10th September 2015 by

    Two new reports on the potential effects of magnetic fields (MFs) associated with marine renewable energy developments (MREDs) on the behaviour of Atlantic salmon and European eels have been published in Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science. Industrial developments in coastal waters, particularly for harnessing marine renewable energy, require deployment of electricity cables, which generate electromagnetic...

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  • Marine Scotland Staff Clean Up: 3 September 2015

    8th September 2015 by

    Our marine litter clean-ups have been continuing well since our last update. Grand totals, as at 3rd September 2015 – Bottles and cans recycled total = 3,472; Full bin-bags of waste total = 175, and Person effort, in minutes, collecting = 14,375 (240 hrs) Most interesting item found on the 3rd of September at the...

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  • Opening the doors at the Marine Laboratory

    2nd September 2015 by

    Have you ever wondered what goes on at Marine Scotland’s Marine Laboratory in Torry? This year we will be opening our doors as part of the Doors Open Days Aberdeen City event so why not come along on September the 12th. You can take part in some hands-on experiments, find out what a cruise on the...

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  • Study on the scientific basis for regulating deep-sea fishing by depth published

    28th August 2015 by

    A new study paper entitled “A scientific basis for regulating deep-sea fishing by depth” has been published. The study, which draws upon deepwater trawl survey data collected mainly by Marine Scotland Science over the past 15 years, was undertaken by Glasgow University and Marine Scotland Science. The European Parliament has been debating how to manage its deepwater fisheries...

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  • Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – 26 August 2015

    27th August 2015 by

    This month’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article reporting on Fish Exports Jan-Jun 2015. Read the full update

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