The Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa (CCAP) is a Biological Resource Centre located within the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) campus near Oban on the scenic west coast
Using a multitude of flying and diving robots the experienced and skilled staff and students at SAMS’ Scottish Marine Robotics Facility develop, adapt, deploy and operate latest smart technologies to
The combination of side-scan sonar and multibeam bathymetry provides a powerful seabed mapping tool. Seabed morphology and surface sediment, bedform and textural information which can inform interpretations of both habitat
Moorings are collections of instruments that are connected to a wire that is often anchored on the sea floor. Our moorings are long-term moorings deployed for years with instruments at
SAMS has a long history of producing drifting platforms and developing satellite communications and advanced GPS techniques for drifters. We have significant experience not only with various types of telemetery
Over the years SAMS has developed scores of different landers for biogeochemical seafloor investigations, including chamber, profiling and eddy landers. We have also developed a range of in situ instruments
Based in Aberdeen, it has a strong focus on fisheries (demersal, pelagic) and shellfisheries, there has always been an environmental component to the science, and aquaculture in particular has become
Rowett Institute Analytical Facilities: Analytical Chemistry, Gas Isotope Ratio and Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
The Fluid Mechanics Laboratory houses excellent research facilities, including a range of large open channel flumes, a wave flume, an oscillatory flow tunnel and various porous media and gravity current
St Abbs Marine Station has: Twin intake pipes and state-of-the-art distribution system to provide the entire facility with a continuous supply of raw sea water Provision of mechanically filtered and
The SIET is a non-invasive, ultra-sensitive technique for measuring the free-ion concentration gradient of a specific ion (e.g., Ca2+, H+, K+, or Cl-) by means of a single ion-sensitive microelectrode
The university has a wide range of analytical equipment, from Mass spectrometers to Microscopes. On the biological side, we have tissue culture and histology facilities, while from a chemistry perspective
The Bioelectronics Unit is a research facility within the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences. The Unit offers a broad range of expertise in servicing and calibration of medical/biomedical
At the School of GeoSciences, we support world-leading research and are committed to supporting a vibrant and active research community with state-of-the-art research facilities and expertise. We are proud to
MASTS was founded in 2009 to be a unique collaboration between marine research organisations, government and industry.
Charity Number: SC045259
Company Number: SC485726
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