Search results for: Scottish Oceans Institute
Distant navy sonar affects the behaviour of whales
Naval sonar can disrupt the behaviour of northern bottlenose whales over distances never previously tested, according to researchers.
20 March 2019Research
Understanding the rich social lives of animals benefits international conservation efforts
International researchers argue that animals’ cultural knowledge should be considered when planning international conservation efforts.
26 February 2019Research
Universities recognised in UK’s Best Breakthroughs list
The global impact of research carried out at the Universities of Abertay, Dundee and St Andrews has been recognised.
6 December 2018Awards
Whales use the sonic equivalent of a flashlight to focus in on prey
A new study reveals that whales, dolphins and porpoises use narrow beams of high intensity sound to echolocate prey.
15 November 2018Research
$10 million vote of confidence in St Andrews University vision
The University has secured an unprecedented $10 million gift from the parents of one of its former students.
1 November 2018Fundraising
University’s leading role in post-Brexit marine science
UK influence on European marine science agenda after Brexit is critical to ensuring we remain at the forefront of international research.
12 March 2018Research
Seal of approval for major marine lab
Wolfson Foundation gives £500,000 boost to new Gatty Marine facility
11 July 2016Research
‘Black box’ technology reveals the secret lives of sharks
Researchers at the University of St Andrews are using 'black box' technology to reveal the hunting secrets of sharks.
11 June 2015Research
Secret of the great white shark revealed
Warm-bodied fish are quicker in the water
21 April 2015University news
Key to survival for world’s most bizarre fish
What may be the last habitat of one of the world’s most bizarre fish has been highlighted by a researcher at the University of St Andrews.
10 April 2015Research