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MFV Altaire Survey 0116H: Programme
26th February 2016
Duration: 23 February – 7 March 2016 Fishing/Sampling Gear: Gulf VII plankton sampler Objectives: To carry out mackerel egg survey (ICES Triennial Survey), on the western shelf and slope in the area from 52o N to 59o N (see Figure 1 below); and To collect fish samples, by trawling, for atresia and fecundity analysis back…
Marine Scotland Staff Clean Up: 19 February 2016
24th February 2016
Some plucky colleagues from the Marine Laboratory donned their waterproofs last Friday, and joined forces with Aberdeen City Council companions, for a very wet and windy litter-pick. The area inside Torry battery, the shore and the embankment below, where lots of juice bottles and fireworks were found, were all cleared of waste. A truly great…
Marine Scotland Staff Clean Up: 11 February 2016
15th February 2016
To date over 80 volunteers, including many from the Marine Laboratory, have taken part in the regular Thursday lunchtime clean-ups around the Torry Battery. Last week Danny and three of his colleagues continued the clean-up by arranging for a fish tub, large fender and fridge unit to be removed from the shore. The team was…
Celebrating the Importance of Women in STEM
11th February 2016
Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a lot of effort in inspiring and engaging women and girls in science. Unfortunately, according to a study conducted in 14 countries, the probability for female students of graduating with a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree and Doctor’s degree in science-related field are 18%, 8% and…
New report published by the CORPORATES Project
5th February 2016
This new report provides the background, the process and the outcomes of an interdisciplinary project entitled “The Cooperative Participatory Evaluation of Renewable Technologies on Ecosystem Services (CORPORATES)”, funded by the UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The report can be found at http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2016/02/4961 The CORPORATES project involved colleagues from the MarCRF collaborators Marine Scotland Science…
Marine Scotland Staff Clean Up: 29 January 2015
30th January 2016
Torry Beach, near Capston Pier, following the recent floods For further details about a locally organised clean-up this Saturday, please follow the link to this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1691912807688194/ Please note that this event is not organised or endorsed by Marine Scotland.
Marine Scotland Staff Clean Up: 22 January 2015
26th January 2016
There have been a couple of clean-ups since Christmas-time. Danny took to the beach on his own for the first one and Paul Stainer joined in for last week’s trip down to the shore; where 152 items were collected in 20 minutes. We are now into our second year of litter-picking and I’m sure Danny…
MRV Alba na Mara: Survey 0116A Update
21st January 2016
Following a two-day delay in sailing, due to adverse weather on the east coast, Alba sailed early evening on Friday 8th January and made way in heavy seas for Mull. In the shelter from the strong NE winds TV work began along the south side of Mull on Monday 11th, and over the following four days…
MRV Scotia: Survey 0216S Programme
20th January 2016
Duration: 23 January – 12 February 2016 Fishing Gear: GOV Trawl (BT 137) with ground gear A & B; MIK Net (Round Frame with IK depressor); and MIKeyM net (attached to the MIK net on selected stations). Objective: To complete an internationally coordinated demersal trawling survey in the North Sea in ICES area IV. To…
MRV Alba na Mara: Survey 0116A Programme
19th January 2016
Duration: 6 – 22 January 2016 Gear: Large TV drop frame; TV sledge; 1 x 600m umbilical towing cable; 1 x armoured cable; Video cameras and associated equipment (plus backup); Four lasers and bracket for the drop frame; 1 x BT201 prawn trawl (plus minimal spares); Day grab and table; Prawn sorting table; Large plankton…