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MASTS Scotland
The Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland is a consortium of organisations engaged in Marine Science
Unique algae collection marks 20 years of growth at SAMS
The Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa (CCAP), housed at Scottish Association For Marine Science in Oban, celebrates 20 years as one of the world’s most biodiverse collections. Over the past two decades, it has nearly doubled in size, now holding more than 3,000 strains and supporting researchers globally. CCAP continues to advance algal research, contributing to sustainable innovations in medicine, food, and industry. Read more about the achievements of the CCAP on the SAMS Newsroom and on the CCAP website.
This weeks featured photo of a Puffin was submitted by Amy-Jo Randalls from 英国格拉斯哥大学 . Amy-Jo is a currently studying for an MSci (integrated masters) in Marine and Freshwater Biology. Her work is on cetaceans in the UK and are currently working on their honours project focusing on common dolphins in conjunction with the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust . Outside of their studies, she is an artist and photographer and you can find examples of their work on BlueSky and Instagram (would highly recommend follow them whilst your there!). Amy-Jo is currently on the lookout for graduate opportunities and PhD's in cetacean science and is interested in networking within the MASTS Marine Science Community.
Contents
MASTS Newsroom
FYI
Publications & Recommended Reading
Events
Vacancies
MASTS Newsroom
1. MASTS Webinar Series 2025
Would you like to tell the MASTS community about the exciting research that you are doing or have completed recently? Fancy delivering a webinar for our 2025 MASTS webinar series running January-April 2025? Please get in touch with [email protected] if this is of interest.
2. SMMR Training "Communications Essentials" - 23 January, 10-12:30pm via Zoom
SMMR, The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources Programme, is offering a free online Training on "Communications Essentials" with former Guardian Journalist Ian Rowlands from Siren Calling CIC . This workshop seeks to support with narrative arcs introducing you and your work and ways to present your science in a relatable way. 12 places are available on a first come first served basis. If you are interested please sign up via this Microsoft From?by close on the 17th?December and we will get in touch.?
3. Improving Public Engagement for a Sustainable and Resilient Baltic Sea
A recent workshop titled Improving Public Engagement for a Sustainable and Resilient Baltic Sea, co-chaired by MASTS researcher Dr. Elina Apine and Francisco Barboza from the Estonian Marine Institute, brought together experts from across the Baltic region to discuss enhancing public and stakeholder involvement in tackling environmental challenges like eutrophication. Key themes included the need for dedicated time, trust-building, and innovative, tailored engagement methods to combat stakeholder fatigue.
The event highlighted the potential for community-led initiatives, though administrative burdens and funding requirements remain barriers. Supported by the MASTS Engagement in European Research (MEER) Award, this collaborative effort is building a network for sharing insights and fostering meaningful engagement in the Baltic region. Read Dr Elina Apine's full post here.
4. The Lyell Centre – Fisheries Conservation congress 18-19 February 2025
We are pleased to announce the dates for the third Fisheries Conservation congress to be held at Heriot-Watt University and hosted by The Lyell Centre for Earth and Marine Sciences . The event will run from lunchtime on day 1 through to late afternoon on day 2. We invite regular and speed talks on any topic related to fisheries or marine conservation. We particularly encourage research students (MSc and PhD) to offer papers. This is an excellent networking opportunity with many attendees from the seafood industry and Government attending who are also invited to give talks that address the main theme of the event.
To register your attendance and to offer a talk click here
We will charge a nominal fee of ￡50 to cover catering for the event which includes lunch on arrival on day one, day two and tea and coffee breaks. We will send a link for payment of registration fees in due course (probably after Christmas break). ?Last year we had 68 attendees. We have limited places so book early.?
5. Future contract opportunity: Scottish Government Offshore Wind Directorate
The The Scottish Government Offshore Wind Directorate are seeking a suitable contractor to develop guidelines and decision trees to help Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) practitioners’ scope in relevant physical processes and identify and select suitable assessment methodologies. This process will be conducted through a Quick Quote on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). If any MASTS members would be interested in receiving further details about this request, please confirm the following to [email protected] before close on 16/12/24: Contract Name; Email Address; PCS Registered Organisation name; PCS Postcode:
6. Exploring End Markets for Seaweed Products
Catch up on this week's?SMMR Webinar?on "Market Insights: Exploring End Markets for Seaweed Products”?with Rhianna Rees from the Scottish Seaweed Industry Association .?
Delve into the dynamic world of end markets for seaweed products. From culinary to pharmaceutical, the demand for seaweed is ever-evolving. We’ll uncover key market trends, discuss emerging opportunities, and explore strategies to inform the public of the diverse applications of seaweed. Whether you’re a seaweed farmer, a researcher, or a business enthusiast, this session promises valuable insights and connections to navigate the thriving landscape of seaweed end markets.
The recording is now available on the SMMR YouTube Channel.?
To stay up to date regarding future events please feel free to sign up to the SMMR Newsletter?.
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FYI
1. St?Andrews expert develops award-winning tool to track dolphins by their regional accents
Dr Julie Oswald created the freely available tool, known as the Real-time Odontocete Call Classification Algorithm (ROCCA). It can categorise dolphin calls by species and comes in different versions linked to different geographical regions.
2. Scotland’s iconic seabirds are under threat
The draft Scottish Seabird Conservation Action Plan sets out how we can protect vulnerable seabird species together, safeguarding them for future generations. Take part in the consultation until 5 March 2025 here.
3. Call now open for applications to join the APPG’s Expert Panel?
Providing expert input to the work of the APPG on Fisheries, our Expert Panel comprises representation from across the fishing industry and related sectors. Established in 2022, the Panel is renewed every two years to ensure a turnover of different areas of expertise, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are now putting out a call for applications for new members to join from January 2025 until January 2027.
?? To express your interest, please send the Secretariat no more than 150 words on your (or your organisation's) background, why you are interested, and what you would bring to the Panel.
?? Please send your application, or any queries you may have, to [email protected] by 23 December, 2024
Further details, alongside the Terms of Reference for the role can be found at:
4. Shetland Marine Planning Partnership (SMPP) newsletter.??
Discover the latest news and updates from the Shetland Marine Planning Partnership in their newsletters. Highlights in this edition include:
Read the full newsletter here or visit their website to see previous newsletters and discover more about SMPP.
Publications
Recommended Reading
Featured Event
Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability is?supporting Fishing into the Future with their upcoming event on the Clyde – bringing together fishermen, scientists and policymakers to improve ways of working together. I want to encourage you to check out and sign up to their Industry-Science Mixer, happening Thursday 30th January 6PM at Ingliston Estate on the Clyde, near Glasgow (PA7 5PA).
This is an incredible opportunity to pitch your work to a room full of fishermen, they put these events together really well – as it gives the chance to share your work, ?get feedback and possibly make connections for collaborative projects with the fishing industry.
Vacancies
We have officially updated our Vacancies Webpage. From now on, all vacancy posts on the page will take you straight to the opportunity homepage cutting down the number of clicks you need to make to apply for the role. Visit our vacancy page and discover jobs in the marine science sector.
Marine and Freshwater Biology MSci (Hons) student
2 个月Thank you so much for the photo feature!