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Location: Oban, a small but growing university town on the west coast of Scotland, UK. People: Ca 155 staff, 20 honorary research fellows, 160 full-time taught undergraduate and Master students, 40 full-time research students, 300 members, 11 trustees More. Science areas: Ocean systems (fundamental science in physical oceanography biogeochemistry ecosystem function Arctic seas) dynamic coasts (research relevant to society to plan and manage the marine environment eg regarding climate change marine conservation society and the sea industrial impacts) and blue economy (applied science eg related to aquaculture, marine biotechnology, ocean energy, fisheries)Įducation programmes: Marine Science BSc (with Arctic Studies or Oceanography with Robotics streams) Aquaculture, Environment and Society MSc Algal Biotechnology, Biology and Ecology MRes PhD How do we do it? We undertake research into all aspects of the marine system and exchange our new understanding with society, policy makers, business and the next generation, so that it can become useful and improve practices. Also to understand our planet and our place on it better. Why do we do it? To have healthy and productive seas and oceans that support life on Earth and continue to provide us with resources.
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Then we educate, communicate and promote what we find for the public good. What do we do? We research how the marine environment works, how and why it is changing and how we could use and treat it better. Type of organisation: independent non-profit membership organisation - registered Scottish Charity No SC009206 and Company Limited by Guarantee No SC009292