A study published today in Nature’s online journal Scientific Reports (www.nature.com/articles/srep30164) has shown that temperature profiles from scuba divers’ computers can be compiled to provide accurate records across the globe that add to our existing monitoring network in inshore areas. The potential of scuba divers to provide vital information about the temperature of our oceans […]

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Three perspectives of marine spatial planning, the outcomes of an WOC-SAMS webinar with lots of links on MSP in the North Sea, the latest MMO planning update and Alec Taylor from WWF-UK on the need for more ambition in way UK is implementing marine plans. 1.  WOC ‘ North Sea Industry Leaders Participate in Webinar […]

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The Oban-based Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) announces that Professor Nicholas Owens will be its new Director from 1st September. Professor Owens succeeds Professor Laurence Mee, who died suddenly in August 2014. To read more go to: https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=ssl#q=sam’s+scottish+association+for+marine+science  

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