Pathfinders leading the way in Marine

7th April 2020

The region’s location, and the marine environment, is a continued focus today. Much of Dundee’s present-day maritime industry is based at the Port of Dundee, where decommissioning and renewable energy service providers are based and operate throughout the country’s waters.

Fife is home to a world-renowned marine science institute, the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) at the University of St Andrews. With over 40 staff and students, SMRU is a formidable concentration of expertise and talent in marine mammalogy and, more generally, in marine ecology.

Major funding boost to study the impact of North Sea structures on marine life Technology used in marine energy to support Scottish salmon farmers Investment in Dundee firm Ace Aquatec Scientists to investigate impact of climate and coastal change on world’s most prestigious golf courses Baker Hughes extends deal with Montrose Port New berth brings spend on Montrose Port infrastructure to £20m over past decade Anchor chain business takes hold in Montrose Atlantic seals 'sacrifice themselves' and transfer one third of their bodyweight to pups
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