SAMS and marine snot
At SAMS (Scottish Association for Marine Science) we hear about the Cultural Centre for Algae & Protozoa and the discovery of Neolithic communities. We learn that the Western Isles will be a test area for high speed internet connections and begin to understand how bio-gas can be harvested from algae. We hear about a cold-water coral reef off Mingulay and 1,500m deep trawling. Director Laurence Mee is clear that we are reaching the limits of what our planet will take and we discuss the idea that we may be re-entering an age of slime, a time where primitive life forms will thrive. We take away with us the term, marine snot.
Green with envy! Or perhaps its slime. You are an inspiration, Vicky.