Marine
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MRV Scotia: Survey 1016S Programme
18th July 2016 by Marine Directorate Communications
Duration: 18 July – 3 August 2016 Gear: Sonardyne Ranger II USBL system Sonardyne directional / omni-directional transponders (x3) TV drop frame and wiring harness TV sledge and wiring harness SEA LED lights (x4) SeaLaser (x4) Kongsberg OE14-408 digital camera system Kongsberg OE14-366 digital still camera system Kongsberg OE14-366 TV camera system SUBC 1-CAM Alpha...
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Tracking Atlantic Salmon and seatrout smolts
15th July 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
Scientists from Marine Scotland are working with the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd, in association with Glasgow University and local migratory fish interests, to monitor Atlantic Salmon smolt (Salmo salar) and seatrout smolt (Salmo trutta) as they migrate from the Cromarty Firth to their feeding grounds. As part of a programme, the fish are being tagged in...
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Scottish Natural Heritage – June/July newsletter
13th July 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
The latest edition of the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) newsletter is out now, with articles about Special Protection Areas for marine birds, the world’s largest skate, Seabird City and more. Further Information Read the newsletter Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)
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When a research vessel became an aircraft carrier…for drones
11th July 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
During cruise 0816S, which ran from the 22nd to the 25th June, 2016, eleven marine scientists set sail from Aberdeen harbour towards the small island of Stroma in the Pentland Firth aboard MRV Scotia. The team was comprised of scientists from Marine Scotland, Aberdeen University and the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS). The cruise’s...
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The Crown Estate – Consultation launched for establishing an interim body
5th July 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
In 2014-15, the Smith Commission recommended that the management of Crown Estate assets in Scotland and their revenues should be devolved, and the Scotland Act includes provisions for the UK Government to complete the transfer of assets and devolution of legislative competence. Last week, the next part of that process was started with the launch of...
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Glitter-pickers put some sparkle back into the community
1st July 2016 by Marine Directorate Communications
Last Friday (24th June) the Marine Laboratory took part in a litter pick event, organised by the Aberdeen City Council’s (ACC) environmental team. The Glitterpick, designed to help “make the city sparkle more in the summer months”, involved 24 local schools and community groups; who each took one of the 24 areas selected, around the...
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Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – June 2016
30th June 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
This month’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article reporting on the Fish Price Index. Read the full update
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Calculating shellfish stock figures
22nd June 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
A new Scottish Marine & Freshwater Science report has been published looking at indicators of changes for Scottish shellfish stocks. Shellfish are important to Scottish fisheries – a total of 61 544 tonnes of shellfish with a value of £150 million were landed by Scottish vessels in 2014. However, for many shellfish stocks, the limited biological data and...
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Biggest ever assessment of Atlantic deep-sea ecosystems gets underway
20th June 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
Marine Scotland scientists have been involved a number of collaborative deep sea projects over the years but we’re delighted to be involved in the new ATLAS Project – a research and innovation action funded under the EU’s new Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon 2020. The launch of ATLAS marks the beginning of an exciting series of expeditions involving...
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It’s time to Celebrate the Sea
17th June 2016 by Marine Directorate Communications
Today is World Ocean’s Day! A day recognized by the United Nations as a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. This year, individuals and organizations across the planet are celebrating under the theme “Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet” and are promoting prevention of plastic ocean pollution with an array of events and...
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