“Around the world, communities face threats from hazards such as extreme weather, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and flooding, many amplified by climate change. Marine science is central to building resilience...” says Dr Isobel Yeo, Senior Research Geoscientist at the National Oceanography Centre and Chapter Author of FMRI’s latest report: ‘A UK Science…
The UK’s marine research sector is poised for an exciting transformation, with a proposed strategic investment into cutting-edge autonomous technology to boost ocean science capabilities. To fully unlock this potential, a new report recommends modernising and strengthening the digital systems that connect and power this technology - laying the foundation for a more integrated, efficient, and…
The Future Marine Research Infrastructure (FMRI) programme has published a findings and roadmap report from its Coastal Autonomy Workshop, hosted by the National Centre for Coastal Autonomy (NCCA) at Plymouth Marine Laboratory. The event brought together UK academia, industry, government, and international experts to explore the transformative potential of autonomous technologies in…
“The oceans are so much more than just bodies of water,” says Dr Rosalind Coggon, Principal Research Fellow at the University of Southampton and Chapter Author of FMRI’s latest report: ‘A UK Science Requirements Framework for Future Marine Research Infrastructure’.
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“To safeguard the ocean is to safeguard humankind,” says Professor Willie Wilson, Chief Executive of The Marine Biological Association and Chapter Author of FMRI’s latest report: ‘A UK Science Requirements Framework for Future Marine Research Infrastructure’.
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The Future Marine Research Infrastructure (FMRI) programme is delighted to share its latest report: ‘A UK Science Requirements Framework for Future Marine Research Infrastructure’. This framework sets out the key scientific questions that will shape the future of UK marine research and has been developed in close collaboration with experts…
On Wednesday 25 June, FMRI united science, policy, and industry to help shape the future of coastal and inshore marine monitoring. Hosted by the National Centre for Coastal Autonomy (NCCA), a two-day workshop gathered 75 experts at Plymouth Marine Laboratory to explore how autonomous technologies can be used to address complex challenges facing the UK’s most critical marine…
We are delighted to announce that Dr. John Kenny has joined the team as Technical Lead for the Future Marine Research Infrastructure (FMRI) programme.
Strengthening the team
John brings over 15 years of experience in ocean engineering and sustainable marine technologies, including work on subsea autonomous platforms, advanced sensors, and ocean communication…
We’re excited to launch The Future of UK Marine Research Infrastructure – a new four-part podcast hosted by ocean scientist and broadcaster Dr Helen Czerski.
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