# Scottish Association For Marine Science

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC009206
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- **Registered:** June 29, 1930
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC009206


## Contact

- **Address:** Dunbeg, Oban, Argyll
- **Postcode:** PA37 1QA
- **Website:** www.sams.ac.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

**What the charity does:** For 140+ years, SAMS has been a pioneer in marine science-championing a vision of a healthy ocean that underpins thriving people and a sustainable planet. As a global ocean science and education charity, and world-renowned research institute, our work doesn’t simply observe the ocean, it empowers people, informs policy, and accelerates solutions to some of the biggest and most devastating environmental challenges of our time. Our research spans every corner of marine science and delivers public benefit by: •	Solving real-world environmental problems: from climate change and ocean acidification to pollution and biodiversity loss. •	Strengthening global governance and sustainable practice: by providing the evidence base for better decision-making at every level. •	Inspiring the next generation of ocean stewards: through education, outreach, and public engagement we turn awareness into action. We believe the ocean holds the key to unlocking solutions for the future of our planet.

**Objectives:** The objects for which the Association is established are:-  (a) To take over the whole of the assets and liabilities of the unincorporated association, founded in 1894, constituted on 26th November, 1897, and consecutively carried on since the latter date, first, under the name of THE MILLPORT MARINE BIOLOGICAL STATION, second, under the name of THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND, this style or title having been adopted at a meeting of the Association held on 15th January, 1901 and third, under the name Scottish Marine Biological Association, this style or title having been adopted at a meeting of the Association held on 18 December 1914. and toenter into such agreements and to make, do and execute all such acts, deeds or things as maybe necessary for the purpose of taking over all such assets and liabilities or any part thereof.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Argyll And Bute
- **Geographical spread:** UK and overseas



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £11384000 | £11000000 |  -  | 186 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £10079000 | £10841000 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £10315000 | £10950000 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £9384000 | £10212000 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £10350000 | £10310000 |  -  |  -  |  |