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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

❓ What kind of marine research infrastructure could unlock the next era of ocean science - and make it compelling to invest in? Thanks to all who joined the #OSM FMRI Town Hall to explore this important question & share your insights 🙏🏼 Read more & add your questions 🔗 fmri.ac.uk/fmri-town-ha...

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🔊 #OSM Town Hall TODAY Join FMRI in 'silent disco' room, Hall 3🪩 🟢 Grab headphones, switch to green & join KELP FOREST for an immersive experience 4️⃣speakers 4️⃣ perspectives on building next generation marine research infrastructure www.linkedin.com/groups/98434... ⌚ 12.45 @clstorey.bsky.social

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

A compelling, integrated, community-shaped marine research infrastructure could unlock extraordinary opportunity for ocean science, but only if we build it together. Join FMRI Technical Lead, Alvaro Lorenzo Lopez at tomorrow's #OSM Town Hall & add your ideas 🔽 www.linkedin.com/groups/98434...

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

4️⃣ speakers, 4️⃣ perspectives on the future of marine research infrastructure. @clstorey.bsky.social (SRO for FMRI) will ask: ❓How ambitious should we be with future investments into UK marine research infrastructure? Add your voice to the #OSM Town Hall tomorrow. 🔽 www.linkedin.com/groups/98434...

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

4️⃣ speakers, 4️⃣ perspectives on the future of marine research infrastructure. Prof Heather Bouman from @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social will look through the science lens, bringing insights from @biocarbon-nerc.bsky.social Join the FMRI LinkedIn group for deeper insights🔽 www.linkedin.com/groups/98434...

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

4️⃣ speakers 4️⃣ perspectives on the future of marine research infrastructure As Chair of the #OSM FMRI Town Hall Justin Buck @noc.ac.uk will set the scene & ask ❓What infrastructure will unlock the next era of ocean science & make it worth investing in? See LinkedIn🔽 www.linkedin.com/groups/98434...

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

⚠️ Are you at the #OSM in Glasgow with @agu.org? Join the FMRI Town Hall tomorrow 🔽 Four speakers. Four perspectives. Building the next generation of marine research infrastructure. Add your voice 🔽 📅 Tue 24th ⌚ 12:45 📍 Hall 3/Kelp Forest More ▶️ fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-ho... #OceanObserving #FMRI

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

#1: Please join us for an #OSM26 FMRI Town Hall to discuss the long-term future of marine research infrastructure & help inform its design. 📆 Tue 24 Feb ⌚ 12:45-13:45 📍 Hall 3, Kelp Forest (SEC) Read more 🔽 🔗 fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-ho... #TownHall #FMRI #MarineAutonomy #ECR @clstorey.bsky.social

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

📣 FMRI is #hiring a Programme Manager with built environment expertise 🏢 Join our small, collaborative team as we work deliver the next generation of marine research infrastructure 🌊👩🏾‍🔬 💡 Drive innovation 🌎 Work with world class partners 📍 Based at @noc.ac.uk Discover more today 🔽 lnkd.in/edUvFk8P

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Level up your ocean research with @noc.ac.uk new marine autonomy course, APART 🤖 Ocean science is being transformed by marine autonomy. APART provides the tools to plan & execute data collection missions with autonomous tech 🌊 📆 Closing date 30 Nov 🔗 noc.ac.uk/education/tr... 📸 Image credit: NOC

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

A new report reveals what’s needed to harness the power of autonomous technologies to understand and safeguard vital coastal environments 👇🏾 🔗 fmri.ac.uk/news/new-rep... Report lead ➡️ Prof Matthew Palmer, NCCA Director @pml.ac.uk Workshop partners ➡️ DEFRA, NPL, @noc.ac.uk, @scottishgov.bsky.social

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"This workshop was a vital step in building a Coastal Autonomy Community of Practice, bringing together experts from science, technology, government, and industry. It highlighted the UK's unique position to lead in applying autonomous technologies to tackle the complex and pressing challenges facing our coastal seas." Professor Matthew Palmer, NCCA Director, Plymouth Marine Laboratory.

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

3️⃣ reports in 3️⃣ months. Let's recap... After months of collaboration with the marine research community, FMRI has published 3 new reports, each playing a key role in building the strategic case for the next generation of marine research infrastructure. Catch up 🔽 fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-pr... #FMRI

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

"In my time as a biological oceanographer, I have seen the human footprint on the ocean grow faster than I ever expected." Expert commentary from Clara Manno @bas.ac.uk explores impact of marine pollution & how to build practical solutions to restore ecosystems 🔗 fmri.ac.uk/news/future-... #FMRI

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🌐 “The UK has the talent to lead in marine research, but only if it modernises the digital systems that tie everything together.” That’s the core message of the new Digital Infrastructure Scoping Study by FMRI. Read more 👇🏾 fmri.ac.uk/news/uk-char... #FMRI #DigitalInfrastructure #OceanScience

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Isobel Yeo @isobelyeo.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

It was a huge privilege to contribute to this plan for the future of marine science infrastructure and the final report is a huge community effort. The UK have long been world leaders in marine hazards research and long may it continue!

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

📢 New expert commentary from @isobelyeo.bsky.social Check out 3rd instalment in a series exploring ‘A UK Science Requirements Framework for Future Marine Research Infrastructure’ 🌋 Dr Yeo @noc.ac.uk highlights UK's global leadership in marine hazard science 🔗 fmri.ac.uk/news/navigat... #FMRI

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

🌊 The ocean is at the heart of our changing planet. Dr Coggon highlights how UK marine research infrastructure is key to helping us understand Earth’s systems and tackle global environmental challenges. ⬇️ Read more & watch presentation of Science Requirements Framework 👇🏾 fmri.ac.uk/news/why-mar...

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

The Science Requirements Framework is a step forward in defining capabilities needed to tackle the UK’s most pressing marine science challenges. Prof Willie Wilson @thembauk.bsky.social shares insights into one of the five Marine Science Grand Challenges from the report 👇🏾 fmri.ac.uk/news/new-fra...

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

What’s next for UK marine science? ⬇️ Download a 6 page Summary Report: ‘A UK Science Requirements Framework for Future Marine Research Infrastructure’ fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-pu... ⬆️ Register for a Webinar with Lead Author Prof Alex David Rogers from @noc.ac.uk on Monday 22 September @ 10:00 #FMRI

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Check out @clstorey.bsky.social LinkedIn article 👇🏾 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... As SRO for FMRI Leigh explores the less tangible side of research infrastructure - like collaboration & culture - a topic he'll discuss at @mastscot.bsky.social Annual Science Meeting with @cmarkmoore.bsky.social

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

🔽 Three ways to connect with FMRI 🔽 There's still time to register for the Webinar with Prof Alex Rogers, diving into the recently published Science Requirements Framework. 📆 Monday 22 Sept 💻 fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-pu... @clstorey.bsky.social @cmarkmoore.bsky.social @mastscot.bsky.social #FMRI

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

✴️ REGISTRATION OPEN Join Professor Alex David Rogers from @noc.ac.uk, offering a deeper look into the newly released report by the UK marine science community 🔽 🌊 ‘A UK Science Requirements Framework for Future Marine Research Infrastructure’ fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-pu... #FMRI #UKMarineScience

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

NEW REPORT ➡️ ‘A UK Science Requirements Framework for Future Marine Research Infrastructure’ 🗓️ Join a webinar with Lead Author Prof Alex Rogers from @noc.ac.uk including a Q&A on 22 Sept @ 10am (UK time) 📩 Download the report and sign up for the webinar registration link here 🔽 lnkd.in/eGxrYr-3

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

🌊 FMRI Publishes UK Marine Science Requirements Framework 🌊 Co-developed with experts from across the UK marine science community, this framework sets out the key scientific questions that will shape the future of UK marine research. Read the full report: fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-pu... #FMRI

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Thanks to science, policy & industry for coming together at our Coastal Autonomy Workshop where we explored: ❇️ Future marine autonomy tech development ❇️ Scope, scale & pace of investment ❇️ Goals for growth, innovation & sustainability Catch our update here - 2 min read 👇🏾 fmri.ac.uk/news/advanci...

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

❓ How can FMRI meet Net Zero goals, boost global collaboration & keep continuity in innovation? Thanks to @krhendry.bsky.social from @bas.ac.uk for tackling these big questions from the community & sharing why autonomous tech matters for ocean science 🎧 Episode 4 is live - podcast link in bio ☝🏾

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🎤 NEW EPISODE In the 4th & final instalment of the podcast series @helenczerski.bsky.social & @krhendry.bsky.social answer your Qs. 🌊 Tune in for bold ideas & fresh perspectives on shaping the future of ocean science together. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts👇🏽 www.fmri.ac.uk/podcasts

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

🎧 Only 1 day left to shape the next episode 🌊 The first 3 episodes of the podcast that dives into the FMRI programme are live 💡 Episode 4 is coming. Listen to Eps 1-3 & send in the questions you want to hear @helenczerski.bsky.social & her guests discuss 👇🏾 🔗 www.fmri.ac.uk/podcasts #FMRIpodcast

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

📣 A message from podcast host @helenczerski.bsky.social "Shoutout to all UK ocean scientists! This 3rd podcast is the most interesting so far - really getting into the details of what the future could look like. This is going to affect ALL of us - have your say." Send Qs ➡️ www.fmri.ac.uk/podcasts

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

🌎 How can ships & autonomous vehicles join forces to advance ocean science & boost its impact on society over the decades to come? A thought-provoking chat with Prof Yueng-Djern Lenn (University of Bangor) in Episode 3 out now ⬇️ 🎧 www.fmri.ac.uk/podcasts ❗Don't forget to send your Qs for Epi 4 ⬆️

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

🌊🔬 Ocean Climate Scientist @krhendry.bsky.social from @bas.ac.uk offers her perspective on the rapid evolution of ocean technology — from the seafloor to the surface. 🎧 Listen to Episode 3 of 'The Future of UK Marine Research Infrastructure' podcast 👇🏾 🔗 www.fmri.ac.uk/podcasts #MarineInnovation

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

🚨 Episode 3 - not to be missed! 🌊 The way we are exploring our oceans is evolving fast. But how do we ensure innovation is efficient and equitable across global collaborations? Tune in for more from @helenczerski.bsky.social and guests 🎧 www.fmri.ac.uk/podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

❓ Did you know ❓ FMRI is on LinkedIn 👇🏾 www.linkedin.com/groups/98434... Join the group today for the latest programme updates 🌊 #JoinTheConversation #FMRI #MarineInfrastructure #UKMarineResearch #ScienceInnovation

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

🎙️ New episode Dr Maaten Furlong @noc.ac.uk joins @helenczerski.bsky.social to explore 🌍 Reaching the planet’s most remote oceans 🔧 Making marine research more accessible If future plans for UK marine research infrastructure could affect you, listen in 👇🏾 🔗 www.fmri.ac.uk/podcasts #FMRIpodcast

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

🦐 Dr Sophie Fielding, Zooplankton Ecologist at @bas.ac.uk joins @helenczerski.bsky.social this week to discuss 👇🏾 🌊 The current status of UK marine research infrastructure 🌊 How we think about trade-offs when designing marine technology for the future 🎧 Listen www.fmri.ac.uk/podcasts #FMRIpodcast

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

🌊 Ep 2 is live! FMRI is a big project with big ideas on the table, but how do we make them a reality? Join @helenczerski.bsky.social & guests as they dig into the future of marine research infrastructure & if there really is a battle between ships & autonomous vehicles. 🎧 www.fmri.ac.uk/podcasts

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

🚨 Last chance - workshop registration 💡 Autonomous Observing of Coastal & Inshore Waters 📍 Plymouth @plymouthmarine.bsky.social on Wed 25 June 🌊 Hosted by FMRI & National Centre for Coastal Autonomy 🤝🏽 In partnership: Defra, NERC, @noc.ac.uk, NPL & Scottish Govt ⬇️ noc-events.co.uk/fmri-coastal...

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

🚨 Have you signed up to our newsletter? Be the first to get our programme updates and never miss an episode of the new podcast with @helenczerski.bsky.social 👇🏾 🎧 fmri.ac.uk/podcasts We also recommend catching up on Episode 1 before the next one drops tomorrow - it's definitely not one be missed!

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Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans @astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

"We'd like to interview you about the future of marine research infrastructure #FMRI in the UK" 🤔 Erm - are you sure you have the right Catherine? When it comes to building big infrastructure to answer big scientific questions, turns out that the Astronomers have some useful experience to share!🧪

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

⭐ Please help welcome Dr John Kenny to the FMRI team as Technical Lead John's focus will be on the technical design process for a research infrastructure that integrates innovation with proven platforms, supporting marine research for decades to come 🌊 Read more ⬇️ fmri.ac.uk/news/dr-john... #FMRI

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

"Scientific questions are getting bigger and more important. Research infrastructure can help us answer these really quite challenging questions that are very important to society." ☝🏾 Prof Sir Ian Boyd shares his views on Episode 1 of the podcast. 🎧 Listen now www.fmri.ac.uk/podcasts #FMRIpodcast

A light skinned man wearing glasses and wearing a suit and tie smiles warmly at the camera. The podcast name is written in large writing above: The Future of UK Marine Research Infrastructure with Dr Helen Czerki. Below there is a quote in text: "Scientific questions are getting bigger and more important. Research infrastructure can help us answer these really quite challenging questions that are very important to society." Professor Sir Ian Boyd, Former Chief Scientific Adviser for DEFRA

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Fantastic to hear @astroroyalscot.bsky.social telling us how the space sciences achieve those big funding wins 💰 🌊 Now it’s time to dive deeper! 🎧 Listen to Episode One of The Future of UK Marine Research Infrastructure hosted by @helenczerski.bsky.social 🔗 www.fmri.ac.uk/podcasts #FMRIpodcast

Photo of a light skinned woman with brown hair smiling directly at the camera. Above the photo a text box says "The Future of UK Marine Research Infrastructure with Dr Helen Czerski". Below the photo a quote from Astronomer Royal for Scotland, Professor Catherine Heymans, says "It's really important to have a unified vision, and part of that is in the design process, getting everyone on board, so it's building that community to get something that's really good for everyone."

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

🎉 We're live with Episode 1 of the new podcast series: The Future of UK Marine Research Infrastructure @helenczerski.bsky.social is joined by 🧊 Former Chief Scientific Advisor for DEFRA, Prof Sir Ian Boyd 🔭 Astronomer Royal, Prof Catherine Heymans 🎧 Listen now 👉🏾 fmri.ac.uk/podcasts #FMRIpodcast

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

🎙️ We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand new four-part podcast series! 'The Future of UK Marine Research Infrastructure' Hosted by ocean scientist and broadcaster @helenczerski.bsky.social 🎧 Listen to the trailer and be ready for episode one dropping this Wednesday 👇🏾 fmri.ac.uk/podcasts

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

REGISTRATION OPEN 💡 Exploring opportunities in autonomous observing for inshore and coastal research & statutory monitoring 📆 Wed 25 June 📍 Hosted by National Centre for Coastal Autonomy, Plymouth 🤝🏽 In partnership: Defra, NERC, NOC, NPL & Scottish Govt Register ⬇️ noc-events.co.uk/fmri-coastal...

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

🔦 Spotlight on marine autonomy as an exciting area for growth and opportunity 🔦 We had an inspiring day in London at the Marine Technology & Innovation Showcase this week. Discover more from FMRI Programme Director, Kristian Thaller 👇🏾 fmri.ac.uk/news/marine-... #InnovateUK #Defra #MarineAutonomy

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · 21/02/2025

💬 "By translating our innovation into science-ready autonomous capabilities, we’re supporting @fmri-nerc.bsky.social vision for a modern, versatile and sustainable marine research infrastructure". £4 m to boost marine robotics research capabilities ➡️ noc.ac.uk/news/ps4-m-b...

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · 13/02/2025

🎚️ NOC's marine autonomous systems fleet is being boosted by adding next generation sensing capabilities! The £4m funding courtesy of the Natural Environment Research Council's @fmri-nerc.bsky.social programme will help advance sustainable ocean science. Learn more here 📰 noc.ac.uk/news/ps4-m-b...

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Wishing all our followers a happy and successful 2025. The #FMRI team looks forward to continuing our journey with you to deliver cutting-edge marine research capabilities so that science can serve society’s need to observe, understand and predict change in the ocean. 🌊

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

🚨 There is just one week left to apply for the FMRI Lead Scientist role. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to shape the future of UK marine research. Help to ensure that we can continue to both explore the ocean and deliver the science society needs. 👀 fmri.ac.uk/recruit/lead...

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