Scottish Association for Marine Science
SAMS | |
| Type | Research institute University |
|---|---|
| Established | 1884 |
Academic staff | 55 |
Administrative staff | 110 |
| Students | 190 |
| Undergraduates | 110 |
| Postgraduates | 50 |
| 30 | |
| Location | , 56°27′04″N 5°26′27″W / 56.45115°N 5.440741°W |
| Campus | Dunbeg |
| Director | Prof NJP Owens |
| Affiliations | UHI UNU NERC MASTS |
| Website | www |
The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is the UK's oldest ocean research and education charity (established 1884) based near Oban, Argyll, on the European Marine Science Park. It is a founding partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands teaching a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees related to the marine environment. It is also an associate institute of the United Nations University.