Marine
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SCUBA-diving ‘scientists’ can help monitor global ocean temperature
25th July 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
Did you know that each time you scuba dive you are potentially collecting data which can help scientists better understand our seas and oceans? The potential of scuba divers to provide vital information about the temperature of our oceans has been demonstrated for the first time using ‘citizen science’. A study published today in Nature’s...
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Orca spotting in Lerwick
22nd July 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
One of the many advantages of working in one of our coastal fishery offices is the opportunity to not only be surrounded by beautiful scenery and to live in wonderful coastal communities, but to see things that are a little unusual and, quite literally, breath taking. Two of our – very excited – fishery offices...
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The Pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan needs your vote!
20th July 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Plan area supports a diverse marine economy and a vast majority of the area is used for multiple activities, meaning there is a potential for competition and conflict. To try and address this, this area was chosen to pilot the development of a marine spatial plan, aimed at supporting sustainable...
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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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