Canary Islands Oystercatchers were crow-sized wading birds which foraged on beaches hunting for marine invertebrates.
Researching Flapper Skates in Orkney’s Seas
to learn more about the critically endangered Flapper Skate and general marine life in the North Isles.
Success of Orkney Science Research of the European Lobster
Marine scientists in Orkney have successfully trialled a new method for investigating the fertility of the European lobster, one of the country’s most valuable catches.
Given “hope when I had no hope at all”
“I am very happy to be featured in a country that has welcomed me with open arms and has given me the chance to speak about my life”
Applications Open for Funded Post Grad Study at Heriot Watt Orkney
This year 10-15 places at Heriot-Watt’s International Centre for Island Technology (ICIT) in Orkney have been funded by the Scottish Funding Council.
Nunalleq: “Stories From the Village of our Ancestors”
an interactive educational resource for children which tells the story of the archaeological excavations of a pre-contact Yup’ik sod house in Quinhagak.
Survey of young people who suffer chronic pain
The Pain Research Laboratory at the University of Southampton is seeking teenagers & their parents to take part in a study about chronic pain.
Hope for Couples Who Have been Unsuccessful with IVF
“This study will give couples a clearer idea of their chances of conceiving naturally, even after IVF has been unsuccessful. “
“There is still a lot to discover about the cetaceans visiting Scottish waters”
The Trust is looking for volunteers to join its team on board Silurian for one to two week surveys running between now and October 2020.
Deep Sea Mining Threat to Marine Species
the sea pangolin, is the first species at risk of extinction due to potential deep sea mining by humans.