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Marine Alliance for Science & Technology for Scotland is a consortium of 18 research organisations engaged in #MarineScience 🌊Sign up for our newsletter at www.masts.ac.uk

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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Check out these sessions and the speakers featuring on day one of the MASTS Annual Science Meeting 👇 Sessions include: marine mammals, multiple stressors, natural capital, climate change adaptation and general marine and aquatic science. 🎟️Tickets and Full programme here: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien...
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Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) @samsocean.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Currently at SAMS on work experience is Rosie Gage-Struthers, the grand-daughter of the late SAMS scientist Prof. John Gage, a pioneer of deep-sea research. Rosie met Prof. Bhavani Narayanaswamy, whose PhD was supervised by Prof. Gage! @mastscot.bsky.social
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
👇Check out this quick snapshot of the first two days of the MASTS Annual Science Meeting. Did you know we sell one day and two day tickets alongside our workshop tickets? Want to join for just one day - you can! Draft programme and tickets here: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien... 🎟️
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
👇Check out this quick snapshot of the first two days of the MASTS Annual Science Meeting. Did you know we sell one day and two day tickets alongside our workshop tickets? Want to join for just one day - you can! Draft programme and tickets here: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien... 🎟️
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Sea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We have just a few tickets left for Sea Scotland on 27 October! Join us at the Discovery in Dundee to explore the big issues facing Scotland's marine environment. 🌊 Grab your ticket before they're gone: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sea-scotla...
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Dr Rebecca von Hellfeld @becks-seascience.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Come to this year's @mastscot.bsky.social ASM and hear about some great research! And don't miss out on the 🦭 marine mammal session 🫍, featuring yours truly and some exceptionally talented people 🐳
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🎟️Our discounted early bird conference ticket for the MASTS Annual Science Meeting ends soon! Fancy coming along for a day? Grab your self a ticket today and join one of the largest marine science conference of it's kind in the UK! masts.ac.uk/annual-scien... 🌊
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Next month MASTS will host a webinar with Cooper Van Vranken (Fishing Vessel Ocean Observing Network) on building a scalable, cost‑efficient temperature monitoring network using fishing gear A new approach to ocean data, collaboration & climate insight. 🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b24e39...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Who should attend the MASTS Annual Science Meeting? 🐟Anyone with a marine and aquatic interest!! Our ASM is not focussed on Scotland-based research and we welcome all career stages and sectors to attend. 🎟️Tickets: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien... Early bird pricing end 27 Sept!
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
TOMORROW - join us for the webinar focussed on how using the fishing industry can help us effectively collect data on our oceans 👇
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
NEXT WEEK - a MASTS Webinar from the Marine Mammal research forum 🐬 Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1b1664... 👇Using Stranding Data and Consequences of Multiple Stressors to Understand Cetacean Health 🐳
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
💊🦠Antimicrobial resistance is often viewed as a clinical challenge, but environmental systems may play an important role in how resistance develops and spreads. Sign up for our webinar to find out more: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cc7671...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
💧Tickets for the 16th MASTS Annual Science Meeting are now on sale! early bird pricing for conference tickets until 27 Sept. Exhibitors, networking, session talks, invited speakers, posters and workshops Get your ticket today: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
💊🦠Antimicrobial resistance is often viewed as a clinical challenge, but environmental systems may play an important role in how resistance develops and spreads. Sign up for our webinar to find out more: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cc7671...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🐳How do multiple stressors affect marine mammal populations, and what can stranded cetaceans tell us about ocean health? Join MASTS with Enrico Pirotta and Rachel Lennon for insights into cumulative impacts, marine mammal health and conservation science 🔗: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1b1664...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
📢The abstract call for the MASTS Annual Science Meeting closes 31 of Aug! If you want to present a talk or have an ePoster feature, get your submission by 5pm 31 Aug. 🔗Template and session info: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien... All career stages welcome, speakers from industy, policy, eNGOs encouraged🪸
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
📢Our jobs pages has over 50 vacancies listed on it! These shown below close within the next 7 days. Find out more about them here: masts.ac.uk/news-events-... 📝Get jobs, funding, news and more sent straight to your inbox via our mailing list: masts.ac.uk/mailing-list/ #marine
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School of Biodiversity One Health and Veterinary Medicine @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk · 28/07/2026
In a new study led by @shaunkillen.bsky.social, a virtual reality fish platform offers new insights into the impact of artificial light on aquatic life 👉 www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
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Virtual reality fish platform offers new insights into the impact of artificial light on aquatic life
A virtual reality (VR) platform has given researchers new insights into how artificial light at night alters the way coral reef fish respond to predators
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🪸The MASTS Annual Science Meeting abstract call for talks and eposters closes soon: 31st Aug. Check out the 10 themed sessions below ft'ing biogeochemistry, natural capital and more! All career stages welcome, and marine/aquatic research 🔹Template and session details: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
NEXT WEEK! Join us for a webinar that will look at new machine learning methods for automated detection and counting of cliff-nesting birds, designed to scale to colony-level and population-wide monitoring 📍27 Aug, 11am. 🔗Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/408a92... #seabird #AI
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
If you missed the news on Friday - MASTS is getting a new Executive Director!👇
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A new chapter for MASTS! After 15 years as Executive Director, Prof David Paterson is stepping down and we're delighted to welcome Prof Bhavani Narayanaswamy (@samsocean.bsky.social, UHI) as Executive Director, co-leading MASTS with Dr Mark James. Welcome, Bhavani! 🎉
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Next month MASTS will host a webinar with Cooper Van Vranken (Fishing Vessel Ocean Observing Network) on building a scalable, cost‑efficient temperature monitoring network using fishing gear A new approach to ocean data, collaboration & climate insight. 🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b24e39...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The 16th MASTS Annual Science Meeting abstract call for talks and eposters is live. Work presented does not have to be Scotland focussed - all are welcome Check out the 10 themed sessions below ft'ing aquaculture, marine mammals and more! 🔹Template and session details: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
MASTS webinar this month will look at new machine learning methods for automated detection and counting of cliff-nesting birds, designed to scale to colony-level and population-wide monitoring 27 Aug, 11am. Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/408a92... #seabird #AI
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
MASTS webinar this month will look at new machine learning methods for automated detection and counting of cliff-nesting birds, designed to scale to colony-level and population-wide monitoring 27 Aug, 11am. Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/408a92... #seabird #AI
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ICES - International Council for the Exploration of the Sea @icesmarine.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Shape the science programme at ICES Annual Science Conference 2027! 🔊We have an open call for theme session & network session proposals. ⏰Deadline is 27 August 2026! ℹ️Find all the information you need here 👉 www.ices.dk/news-and-events/news-ar…
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The 16th MASTS Annual Science Meeting abstract call is now live. Work presented does not have to be Scotland focussed Check out the 10 themed sessions below ft'ing biogeochemistry, aquaculture, marine mammals and more! 🔹Template and session details here: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien...
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The Seabird Group @theseabirdgroup.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Our Guillemates 2026/27 mentoring is now open for sign-up! 🐧 Join a colony of peers at a similar career stage 🤝 Be matched with a mentor (or become one!) 🎤 Take part in population-wide talks 🔹 Mentee sign-up: forms.gle/HyxYdjYz6Lgt... 🔹 Mentor sign-up: forms.gle/AQUHoa5NKa5h...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The MASTS Annual Science Meeting abstract call is open to all - whether you are Scotland based or not. If your research or work fits one of the sessions that is inviting abstracts, please do submit! Deadline: 31st Aug Info and abstract template: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien...
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Chelsey Baker @chelseyabaker.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🌊 @challengersoc.bsky.social are pleased to announce the below exciting opportunities to support our community of ocean scientists and innovators. If you are interested to join the Council please submit your application (i.e., CV and brief expression of interest) by 30 September.
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Check out this article about MASTS member and marine mammal research forum co-convenor: @emily-hague.bsky.social. Read about Emily's life in Shetland after she moved there after her PhD. 🌊Emily works at @uhishetland.bsky.social, which is part of the MASTS Alliance www.shetland.org/blog/whales-...
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Whales, lifeboats and a spectacular commute - Emily's life in Shetland | Shetland.org
Marine mammal researcher Emily Hague has thrown herself into life in Shetland since moving to the islands. She spends her days spotting whales, dolphins and porpoises, volunteers as a lifeboat crew me...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The MASTS Annual Science Meeting abstract call is open to all - whether you are Scotland based or not. If your research or work fits one of the sessions that is inviting abstracts, please do submit! Deadline: 31st Aug Info and abstract template: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
🤝Recognising the importance for MASTS researchers to engage with European research, this week, we have launched a new round of MASTS Engagement in European Research funding: masts.ac.uk/news-events-... ⬅️
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Check out all these sessions that are open for abstracts at the upcoming MASTS 16th Annual Science Meeting ⬇️ More session information on images below 📍ASM details and abstract template: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Did you know at the 15th MASTS ASM last year over 380 attendees participate across it's three days? 🌊As Scotland's leading marine research conference, the ASM is a great opportunity to expose your project or organisation to a many marine and aquatic practitioners 🔗info: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Stay up to date with all the latest in #marine news, #jobs, #PhDs, events and other opportunities in the marine sector through our Friday newsletter. Our newsletter is for industry, academics and policy makers with a marine interest. Sign up here: masts.ac.uk/mailing-list/
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Check out these sessions that are open for abstracts at the upcoming 16th MASTS Annual Science Meeting. You can also submit for an ePoster too. Deadline: 31 Aug Template and session info: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien... 💙Just us for Scotland's largest marine science conference. Tickets on sale in Aug.
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🌊 How can we better use ocean models to support real-world decisions? Explore this new interactive MASTS online Story Map: 👉 storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d90c... Designed for academics, researchers and policymakers, it’s a practical and engaging resource to support evidence-based decision making
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Ocean Modelling of Scottish Coastal Waters
Through this Story Map you can learn about ocean modelling, particularly within Scottish coastal seas.
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🎉The 16th MASTS Annual Science Meeting abstract call is now live - we accept abstracts for talks and ePosters. Check out the 10 themed sessions below ft'ing biogeochemistry, aquaculture, marine mammals and more! 🔹Template and session details here: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🎉The 16th MASTS Annual Science Meeting abstract call is now live! We accept abstracts for talks and ePosters. 🐟Template and session details here: masts.ac.uk/annual-scien...
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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) @medin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
MEDIN is a partnership of UK organisations committed to improving access to and stewardship of UK marine data. MEDIN is open to anyone with an interest in UK marine data and information. For more information on becoming part of the network, email enquiries@medin.org.uk medin.org.uk
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DASSH @dassh-at-the-mba.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🌊 New data has just dropped! 📊 We've recently published 7 new marine biodiversity datasets on the DASSH mapper... 🦀 4 datasets from DAERA 🌱 1 dataset from NatureScot 🪸 2 datasets from @thembauk.bsky.social  Dive in and discover - www.dassh.ac.uk/dasshmapper
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🌊 How can we better use ocean models to support real-world decisions? Explore this new interactive MASTS online Story Map: 👉 storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d90c... Designed for academics, researchers and policymakers, it’s a practical and engaging resource to support evidence-based decision making
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Ocean Modelling of Scottish Coastal Waters
Through this Story Map you can learn about ocean modelling, particularly within Scottish coastal seas.
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
In Northern Ireland? Want to know more about the marine research happening at QUB? head over this is open day 👇
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🌊 How can we better use ocean models to support real-world decisions? Explore this new interactive MASTS online Story Map: 👉 storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d90c... Designed for academics, researchers and policymakers, it’s a practical and engaging resource to support evidence-based decision making
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Ocean Modelling of Scottish Coastal Waters
Through this Story Map you can learn about ocean modelling, particularly within Scottish coastal seas.
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
NEXT WEEK: Fishing vessels as ocean observatories? 🌊 MASTS hosts Cooper Van Vranken (FVON) on building a scalable, cost‑efficient temperature monitoring network using fishing gear A new approach to ocean data, collaboration & climate insight 🔗 Sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0aedc2...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
WEBINAR: Fishing vessels as ocean observatories? 🌊 MASTS hosts Cooper Van Vranken (FVON) on building a scalable, cost‑efficient temperature monitoring network using fishing gear. A new approach to ocean data, collaboration & climate insight. 🔗 Sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0aedc2...
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MASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
WEBINAR: Fishing vessels as ocean observatories? 🌊 MASTS hosts Cooper Van Vranken (FVON) on building a scalable, cost‑efficient temperature monitoring network using fishing gear. A new approach to ocean data, collaboration & climate insight. 🔗 Sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0aedc2...
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