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Ocean Ecology Ltd opens office at the EMSP
From its base by the River Severn in Gloucestershire, the company has just opened a Scottish office in The Moorings co-working suite at the European Marine Science Park.
From its base by the River Severn in Gloucestershire, the company has just opened a Scottish office in The Moorings co-working suite at the European Marine Science Park.
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With the world changing around us, is it time to reboot your business? Pathfinder is recharged and ready to support businesses across the Highlands and Islands to revitalise their thinking and thrive in a more digital environment. HIE is currently recruiting for the next programme which will start in late October 2020.
Marine Scotland publishes new report on vital role of aquaculture for coastal communities.
New MarineScotland report highlights importance of skilled workforce to future of sector.
The aquaculture industry contributes to the long-term viability of many communities, according to a new report.
Commissioned by Marine Scotland, the report found the sector provides year-round, well-paid jobs and supports economic growth in rural, coastal and island areas.
New anchoring technology for aquaculture takes a leap forward
For the past year, tidal energy technology specialist Sustainable Marine Energy Ltd (SME); the University of Dundee; marine equipment supplier, Gael Force Group; and the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) have explored the feasibility of adapting a rock anchor approach from techniques used in marine energy sites to aquaculture.
With additional support from software provider Optum, the initial testing phase has been successfully completed and the results will allow the group to accurately predict the loads and capacity that rock anchors can bear in field trials. The findings will also enable SME to reduce the amount of material required to manufacture the anchors, leading to a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly product.
SAMS- New marine strategy highlights importance of an ocean in balance
In order to help safeguard the planet’s ocean environment, Professor Nicholas Owens has called for investment in research, technology and people, as he launched the Scottish Association for Marine Science’s (SAMS) new five-year strategy( Wednesday 29 July.)
EMSP business wins The Ocean Solutions Sprint final.
Oceanium Ltd was People's Choice winner in World Economic Forum and Friends of Ocean Action competition, announced last week.
Leading Antarctic scientist joins SAMS to further algae research
Dr. Matt Davey, who led the creation of the first ever large-scale map of microscopic algae on the snow covered Antarctic coastline – so-called ‘green snow’ – has joined the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) from the University of Cambridge to continue his research.
Dr Davey said his research could develop further following his move to SAMS, which hosts the Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa, the UK’s algal library and one of the most diverse collections in the world.
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Aquaculture firms in virtual support programme
This is the fifth group to start on the Pathfinder Accelerator programme, developed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
The programme was planned to be held in Fort William, but with face to face sessions unable to take place due to the COVID-19 crisis, the sessions will now be hosted virtually.
COVID-19 updates from HIE
We realise this is a very worrying time for our clients and the wider community, and we are working with our partners and government to ensure we do everything we can to support our region during this crisis.