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Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
ACES Program
Marine Restoration
Ellett Line
Marine Heat Waves
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Anthropogenic Carbon
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The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban, Scotland is an ocean research charity and investigates various elements of our marine environment, from algae to oceanography. In this podcast, we meet staff and students from SAMS to learn more about our vast and mysterious ocean.

Please consider supporting this important work www.sams.ac.uk/support-sams/

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He is one of the world's most cited climate scientists and is part of the research collaboration that defined the term 'marine heatwave', but after 35 years at SAMS Prof. Mike Burrows is sailing into retirement.

In this special episode, host Euan Pa... more

You might not have heard of The Ellett Line, but it's one of the most important and influential projects in ocean science today.

A series of data points in the Atlantic between Scotland and Iceland, The Ellett Line is visited by a research ship ever... more

In a very special episode of the SAMS Ocean Explorer podcast, recorded at the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026 in Glasgow, we discuss the current state of ocean research as it navigates reductions in funding while facing an urgent demand for new knowledge... more

Like a giant carbon sponge, the ocean has been absorbing much of the excess carbon dioxide humans have produced - but for how long can that last?

While we see the effects of climate change more clearly on land, the impact on our ocean is less obviou... more

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Mike Burrows
Professor, SAMS researcher focused on climate change and marine heat waves
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)
Episode: Prof. Mike Burrows: A career in climate change
Mark Inall
Professor of SAMS and Ellett Line expert
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)
Episode: The Ellett Line: Decades of ocean discovery and 30-metre waves!
Penny Holliday
Professor at National Oceanography Centre and Ellett Line expert
National Oceanography Centre
Episode: The Ellett Line: Decades of ocean discovery and 30-metre waves!
Janice Lachance
Executive Director and CEO of the American Geophysical Union
American Geophysical Union
Episode: The state of ocean science: politics, pressure, and what comes next
Deborah Bronk
President and CEO of the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Episode: The state of ocean science: politics, pressure, and what comes next
Robyn Tuerena
Biogeochemist at SAMS
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)
Episode: Ocean carbon storage: how much is too much?
Clare Johnson
Physical oceanographer at SAMS
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)
Episode: Ocean carbon storage: how much is too much?
Dr. Niall Burnside
Researcher at SAMS and member of the Scientific Robotics Academy
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)
Episode: The robots helping us to protect nature
Libby Smith
Project manager and coordinator for the Scientific Robotics Academy
SAMS
Episode: The robots helping us to protect nature

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The state of ocean science: politics, pressure, and what comes next
Q: Why Glasgow as a host for the Ocean Sciences Meeting?
Glasgow was chosen to broaden global participation, aligning with values around environment, climate, and sustainability, and to diversify the geographic mix of attendees, moving away from US-centric conferences.
The state of ocean science: politics, pressure, and what comes next
Q: What are the hottest topics in Ocean Sciences at the moment?
The guests highlight funding declines, the need for global collaboration, the role of science diplomacy, and emerging technologies like AI and autonomous sensors as transformative for processing vast ocean datasets.
Ocean carbon storage: how much is too much?
Q: What role does the ocean play in climate and carbon cycling?
The ocean is a major regulator, absorbing heat and a large portion of atmospheric CO2, which helps modulate global climate; it stores more carbon than land and the atmosphere combined, acting as both sink and potential source under changing conditions.

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This show centers on marine science and ocean observation, featuring researchers, policy leaders, and industry partners who shape our understanding of the ocean and its future. Episodes frequently explore long-running measurement programs, ocean carbon cycling, the deployment of autonomous observing technologies, marine restoration, and the intersection of science with policy and funding. A standout thread across episodes is the emphasis on long-term data, infrastructure for ocean observing, and cross-sector collaboration to address climate resilience and ecosystem health. The format appears to prioritize deep-dive conversations with subject-matter experts, highlighting practical insights, field experiences, and the human stories behind ong... more

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2. Mark Inall
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4. Janice Lachance
5. Deborah Bronk
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