Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa – SAMS
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
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
Our facility has two gas source isotope ratio mass spectrometers with automatic carbonate preparation systems. Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometers and Elemental Analyser
Serving both UK and international clients we provide a comprehensive range of testing equipment and bespoke services to quickly and accurately assess the reliability of components and assemblies. Our testing
One of the largest ship-model experiment tank in any UK university. Using this facility,we can determine the survivability of damaged ships, fluid structure-interaction for slender structures, sporting fluid dynamics and
The marine engineering laboratory houses a diesel engine test-bed in a soundproof cell. It also has a set of test rigs for heat-exchanger and flow-control performance assessment. We also have
The Niall Bromage Freshwater Research Unit (NBFRU) is the Institute of Aquaculture’s salmonid freshwater capability and is situated approximately seven miles from the main University campus, near Carron Valley reservoir.
MERL is the Institute’s marine site at Machrihanish near Campbeltown on the Kintyre peninsula. This versatile facility pumps and filters seawater 24 hours a day and hosts a wide range
Our Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) equipped with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis (EDX) not only allows the high magnification observation/image capture of surface anomalies, but also allows bulk elemental analysis on
The Rivers and Lochs Institute BioMAG (Biodiversity Management Applied Genomics) facility is located in An Lòchran, adjacent to the College, and is equipped with state of the art technology for
Shetland UHI, with its specialised campus facility in Scalloway, has the vessel capacity to operate in inshore waters throughout Scotland. Our survey facilities and equipment include several well equipped research
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