Marine
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Our Inspirational Women in Science
10th March 2016 by Marine Directorate Communications
To further inspire and promote the role of women in STEM roles, two of Marine Scotland Science’s highly experienced oceanographers will be taking part in Scottish science events this and next month. Resident Oceanographer and ScienceGrrl Dr Sarah Hughes will be participating in British Science Week, the UK’s annual celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths,...
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MRV Alba na Mara: Survey 0316A Programme
4th March 2016 by Marine Directorate Communications
Duration: 7-21 March 2016 Equipment: BT 201 Prawn net – rigged with separator grid and two 80 mm codends Trawl doors Sweeps, bridles, backstrops and pennants Spare netting and twine Live capture codends PSL5000 light unit x 2 4 x 10m side emitting light cables Battery pods Video Cameras Flashback recorders and housing Pyramid camera...
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Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – 26 February 2016
1st March 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
This month’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article reporting on Scotland’s Marine Economy. Read the full update
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MFV Altaire Survey 0116H: Programme
26th February 2016 by Marine Directorate Communications
Duration: 23 February – 7 March 2016 Fishing/Sampling Gear: Gulf VII plankton sampler Objectives: To carry out mackerel egg survey (ICES Triennial Survey), on the western shelf and slope in the area from 52o N to 59o N (see Figure 1 below); and To collect fish samples, by trawling, for atresia and fecundity analysis back...
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Marine Scotland Staff Clean Up: 19 February 2016
24th February 2016 by Marine Directorate Communications
Some plucky colleagues from the Marine Laboratory donned their waterproofs last Friday, and joined forces with Aberdeen City Council companions, for a very wet and windy litter-pick. The area inside Torry battery, the shore and the embankment below, where lots of juice bottles and fireworks were found, were all cleared of waste. A truly great...
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New data portal on deep-water Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems in the North Atlantic released
23rd February 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
Knowing where the various deepwater habitats and species exist is important for conservation and management. Over the last 5 years, Marine Scotland scientist Dr Francis Neat has been working with the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) – a global organisation that develops science and advice to support the sustainable use of...
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Study on blue mussels and amoebic gill disease in farmed salmon published
16th February 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
Each year amoebic gill disease (AGD) affects Atlantic salmon farms across Scotland leading to swollen and infected gills in the salmon. As part of the Marine Collaborations Research Forum (MarCRF) Christine Rolin (pictured right) had the opportunity as a Masters student at the University of Aberdeen in 2014 to work with scientists in the Marine Scotland...
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Marine Scotland Staff Clean Up: 11 February 2016
15th February 2016 by Marine Directorate Communications
To date over 80 volunteers, including many from the Marine Laboratory, have taken part in the regular Thursday lunchtime clean-ups around the Torry Battery. Last week Danny and three of his colleagues continued the clean-up by arranging for a fish tub, large fender and fridge unit to be removed from the shore. The team was...
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Love is in the air quality
12th February 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
Read the latest newsletter from Scotland’s Environment Web, which this month focuses on articles about air quality. More Information Read the newsletter
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Celebrating the Importance of Women in STEM
11th February 2016 by Marine Directorate Communications
Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a lot of effort in inspiring and engaging women and girls in science. Unfortunately, according to a study conducted in 14 countries, the probability for female students of graduating with a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree and Doctor’s degree in science-related field are 18%, 8% and...
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