Marine
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SNH Commissioned Report 783: Understanding the potential effects of wave energy devices on kelp biotopes
24th September 2014 by Marine Directorate Communications
This report improves understanding of the potential changes to kelp habitats that could occur as a result of the development of wave energy renewables projects around Scotland’s coasts. An objective risk assessment found that kelp habitats have the potential to be affected by site-specific disturbance by wave energy projects. However, given the extent of kelp...
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Award for the best undergraduate dissertation in marine science
18th September 2014 by Marine Directorate Communications
At the Challenger Society for Marine Science’s Biennial Conference, a student co-supervised by Dr Bee Berx from the Oceanography Group at Marine Scotland Science (MSS) was awarded a prestigious award for the best undergraduate dissertation in marine science. Christine McKenna, studying for a BSc in Geography & Mathematics at the University of St Andrews, used...
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Crossing the edge: from coastal seas to open ocean
5th September 2014 by Marine Directorate Communications
By Bee Berx The Faroe Shetland Channel (FSC) is a key connection between the Atlantic Ocean and the Nordic Seas. The flow of warm, saline Atlantic water polewards, and the underlying equatorward cold overflow are important branches of the Atlantic overturning circulation. Marine Scotland Science (MSS), in collaboration with the Faroese Marine Research Institute (FAMRI)...
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New measures to control trade in some shark and ray species
5th September 2014 by Marine Directorate Communications
From 14th September new trade restrictions will be in place to protect populations of some sharks and ray species. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has added six shark and ray species to Appendix II. Appendix II lists species that are not necessarily now threatened with extinction but...
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Erin’s aiming to ride high on the Crest of a wave
2nd September 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
Erin Warner, a 6th year pupil from South Uist, has become the latest pupil to enjoy a six week placement with Marine Scotland Science (MMS), through the Nuffield Science Bursary Programme. The six-week Nuffield Foundation Science Bursaries allow pupils to spend a summer working alongside practicing scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians. Erin, who was 17...
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Scotlands Environment Website want your views!
26th August 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
At Scotland’s Environment website, they want to make sure you get the best experience when visiting. They’re currently running a website survey, so why not pop over and tell them what you think and let them know if you have any ideas for further improvements or changes? This only takes a few minutes and we value your...
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Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – 22 August 2014
22nd August 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
This week’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article about “New entrants to the fishing industry: challenges and responses” Read the full update Related Links All previous Marine Analytical Unit updates
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Fishing Industry Science Alliance (FISA): Call for ideas
21st August 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
Marine Scotland is funding joint industry science research projects to commence from October 2014 and ideas are invited for work under the Fishing Industry Science Alliance (FISA). Read more
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Scotland’s Future and Scottish Fisheries: Independence boost for fishing
21st August 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
New report sets out key independence gains for fishing industry Five key gains for the fishing industry have been set out in a new report published today by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead. Mr Lochhead said that only independence will ensure Scotland’s fishing will be a national priority and ensure that the industry thrives for generations...
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New Publications on Marine Renewable Energy Developments
20th August 2014 by Paul Stainer
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) have recently completed two reports relating to marine renewable energy developments and their potential impact on the environment. These reports offer a risk assessment of the interaction between marine renewable devices and the diving birds and megafauna in the area. The first report, Commissioned Report No. 773. A Diving Bird Collision...
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