193 returned results for 'research survey'

  • Studying the critically endangered blue skate

    Our understanding of the distribution, behaviour and biology of the critically endangered blue skate has been greatly increased by recently published research.

    16th March 2022

  • Targeted and focused approach to strengthen Clyde cod recovery

    Measures which have been in place for more than 20 years to protect cod during their spawning season in the Firth of Clyde, will continue in 2022 and 2023 with some changes.

    1st February 2022

  • Annual monitoring and sampling with Scotia

    Marine Research Vessel (MRV) Scotia’s annual survey monitoring and sampling in the North Sea and the Faroe-Shetland Channel (FSC), has ended just in time for Christmas.

    22nd December 2021

  • Supporting a collaborative approach to tackling marine litter

    During Recycle Week (20-26 September) we are revisiting support the Scottish Government has provided to businesses and projects to enhance the protection, value and enjoyment of our marine environment.

    24th September 2021

  • Monitoring plastic beach litter

    Beaches in the north east of Scotland were up to six times cleaner between 2019 and 2020 compared to previous surveys in the area, a new scientific paper has found.

    21st September 2021

  • Dronetastic – Mapping Scotland’s seagrass habitats

    The Scottish Government through the Scottish Blue Carbon Forum has supported the purchase of a drone for Project Seagrass. The equipment will be used to map Scotland’s seagrass habitats and support community mapping and habitat restoration projects.

    17th September 2021

  • New study into significance of Scottish saltmarsh

    A new report has highlighted the significance of saltmarsh in Scotland for trapping and storing carbon, and helping to mitigate the effects of climate change.

    14th September 2021

  • Plastic Free July

    Today is Plastic Bag Free Day, a global initiative that aims to eliminate the use of single-use plastic bags. So, to acknowledge this day, we’d like to highlight some of the important work that we, in Marine Scotland, do to reduce the amount of plastic and marine litter from entering our amazing aquatic environment.

    13th July 2021

  • Understanding behaviour of Northeast Atlantic mackerel

    Scientists from Marine Scotland have been involved in a survey sampling mackerel eggs in the Arctic Circle. Four scientists from Marine Scotland, which is the Scottish Government Directorate responsible for the integrated management of Scotland’s seas, joined the crew of the chartered vessel Marine Fishing Vessel (MFV) Altaire to survey mackerel spawning activity within the…

    21st June 2021

  • News from our Scotia crew

    Colleagues onboard our marine research vessel (MRV) Scotia are nearing the end of their latest survey trip but have made good progress collecting information on the abundance and distribution of Nephrops norvegicus, commonly known as langoustine or Dublin bay prawns.

    18th June 2021