Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)
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SAMS is Scotland’s largest and oldest independent marine science organisation, dedicated to delivering marine science for a healthy and sustainable marine environment through research, education and engagement with society. The SAMS group employs over 150 regular staff; and host over 130 bachelors, masters and PhD students. SAMS is a charitable organisation and a Company Limited by Guarantee (Scotland) and operates two wholly owned subsidiary commercial companies.
ASSEMBLE Plus access service are offered by SAMS itself.
SAMS will offer TA and will contribute to NA2, JRA2 and JRA3.
Website URL:
Acronym:
SAMS
Address:
Scottish Marine Institute
Oban
PA37 1QA
E-mail:
Axel Miller
Claire Gachon
Founded:
1884
Director:
Pr Nicholas JP Owens
Owner:
SAMS
Employees:
150
Number of research groups:
4