SAMS is an independent, not-for-profit, marine research institute based three miles outside of the scenic west coast town of Oban, two hours north of Glasgow. Founded in 1884 by Sir John Murray, SAMS is Scotland’s oldest oceanographic institution and is governed as a learned society. SAMS currently employs appx 159 staff and has around 300 members.

SAMS itself is a company limited by guarantee (SC009292) and a charitable organisation (009206) registered in Scotland. It is a partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands, the Natural Environment Research Council, the Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland (MASTS), and the United Nations University.

The SAMS mission is to deliver world-class marine science that supports society with innovative solutions to developing a sustainable relationship with the marine environment. SAMS is an international marine research institute working on multi-disciplinary research themes that investigate topics including ocean systems, dynamic coasts and blue economy.

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