Marine

  • Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – May 2016

    26th May 2016 by

    This month’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article reporting on Provisional Scottish Sea Fisheries 2015 statistics. Read the full update

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  • Scottish Natural Heritage – May 2016 e-newsletter

    25th May 2016 by

    The latest edition of the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) e-newsletter is now available online. This edition has articles on Pentland Action, the 10th anniversary for Glasgow Green Network and exciting opportunities for students and graduates who will be based across various National Nature Reserves managed by SNH. Further Information Read the newsletter online

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  • SEWeb – A vote for LIFE

    23rd May 2016 by

    Since 2005, the Best LIFE Environment projects have been recognised at an annual award ceremony and for the second year running, you have the chance to choose your favourite project! A total of 25 projects have been shortlisted for the LIFE Citizens’ Award – 24 Best LIFE Environment projects, plus one LIFE Information & Communication...

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  • Alba na Mara: Survey 0916A Programme

    20th May 2016 by

    Duration: 19 May – 07 June 2016 Fishing Gear: Scallop dredges Project: 20 days, SU02NS Objectives: To carry out a survey of scallop stocks on the East Coast; To age, measure and assess shell damage on all scallops caught; To collect information on by-catch of other commercial fish and shellfish species; To identify and quantify...

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  • European Maritime Day: Part Two – the SIMCelt project

    19th May 2016 by

    The 18th and 19th May celebrate European Maritime Day (EMD) – the annual meeting point for Europe’s maritime community to network, discuss, and agree joint action on work connected to the marine environment. EMD 2016 has been organised in cooperation with the City of Turku and the Finnish government and focuses on the theme of “Investing in competitive...

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  • European Maritime Day: Part One – the NorthSEE project

    18th May 2016 by

    The 18th and 19th May celebrate European Maritime Day (EMD) – the annual meeting point for Europe’s maritime community to network, discuss, and agree joint action on work connected to the marine environment. EMD 2016 has been organised in cooperation with the City of Turku and the Finnish government and focuses on the theme of “Investing in competitive...

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  • MV Clupea changes course from Research to Rescue

    17th May 2016 by

    Marine Scotland’s former research vessel Clupea has recently found a new vocation turning from research cruises to rescue missions.  Now known as Sea-Watch 2, the MV Clupea underwent some major refit works in Hamburg, including the addition of a medical ward, to allow it to operate all year round and under bad weather conditions when,...

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  • STEM in Scotland – what do you think?

    16th May 2016 by

    This year, Equate Scotland is celebrating 10 years of increasing the number of women in science, engineering, technology and the built environment.  Significant progress has been made and issue is a national priority, but there is still a long way to go make equality in STEM a reality. Marine Scotland Science is a huge supporter of...

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  • Scottish Marine Tourism and Recreation webcast

    13th May 2016 by

    According to the Scottish Marine Recreation and Tourism Survey report published in March this year, marine recreation and tourism expenditure in Scotland is estimated to amount to £3.7 billion per year. About the survey: More than 2,500 responses, many more than any other similar survey in Scotland; Covers 23 different recreation and tourism activities; and,...

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  • MRV Alba na Mara: Survey 0816A Programme

    12th May 2016 by

    Duration: 10-17 May 2016 Equipment:  BIGG sledge (Benthic Interactions with Ground Gear) Netting frames and netting samples Rubber matting Load cells Sequoia LISST 100X particle size analysers Aquatec 210TY turbidity meters Video Cameras and Flashback recorders Scanmar units Flowmeters Day grab (including table) Objectives: To estimate hydrodynamic drag for netting samples towed close on the...

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