β 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 ππΌ
Read more & add your questions
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π #OSM Town Hall TODAY
Join FMRI in 'silent disco' room, Hall 3πͺ©
π’ Grab headphones, switch to green & join KELP FOREST for an immersive experience
4οΈβ£speakers 4οΈβ£ perspectives on building next generation marine research infrastructure
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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 π½
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23.02.2026 14:59
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4οΈβ£ speakers, 4οΈβ£ perspectives on the future of marine research infrastructure.
@clstorey.bsky.social (SRO for FMRI) will ask:
βHow ambitious should we be with future investments into UK marine research infrastructure?
Add your voice to the #OSM Town Hall tomorrow.
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23.02.2026 14:55
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4οΈβ£ speakers, 4οΈβ£ 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 insightsπ½
www.linkedin.com/groups/98434...
23.02.2026 14:50
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4οΈβ£ speakers 4οΈβ£ 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
βWhat infrastructure will unlock the next era of ocean science & make it worth investing in?
See LinkedInπ½
www.linkedin.com/groups/98434...
23.02.2026 14:45
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β οΈ Are you at the #OSM in Glasgow with @agu.org?
Join the FMRI Town Hall tomorrow π½
Four speakers.
Four perspectives.
Building the next generation of marine research infrastructure.
Add your voice π½
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Tue 24th
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π Hall 3/Kelp Forest
More βΆοΈ fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-ho...
#OceanObserving #FMRI
23.02.2026 14:11
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#3: FMRI #OSM26 Town Hall Tue 24 Feb, 12:45-12:45
βΆοΈ Chair Justin Buck @noc.ac.uk
βΆοΈ Speakers FMRI Senior Responsible Owner @clstorey.bsky.social, FMRI Technical Lead Alvaro Lorenzo Lopez
βΆοΈ Lessons from @biocarbon-nerc.bsky.social w/ Prof Heather Bouman @ox.ac.uk
π Read fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-ho...
09.02.2026 10:19
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#2: FMRI #OSM26 Town Hall: Tue 24 Feb, 12:45-12:45
βΆοΈ Bring your perspective
βΆοΈ Help inform the design of next generation ocean observing systems
βΆοΈ Tell us about the challenges & opportunities ahead
Read more
π fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-ho...
#TownHall #FMRI #MarineAutonomy #ECR
@clstorey.bsky.social
09.02.2026 10:19
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#1: Please join us for an #OSM26 FMRI Town Hall to discuss the long-term future of marine research infrastructure & help inform its design.
π Tue 24 Feb
β 12:45-13:45
π Hall 3, Kelp Forest (SEC)
Read more π½
π fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-ho...
#TownHall #FMRI #MarineAutonomy #ECR
@clstorey.bsky.social
09.02.2026 10:19
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LinkedIn
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π£ FMRI is #hiring a Programme Manager with built environment expertise π’
Join our small, collaborative team as we work deliver the next generation of marine research infrastructure ππ©πΎβπ¬
π‘ Drive innovation
π Work with world class partners
π Based at @noc.ac.uk
Discover more today π½
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07.11.2025 09:28
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Level up your ocean research with @noc.ac.uk new marine autonomy course, APART π€
Ocean science is being transformed by marine autonomy. APART provides the tools to plan & execute data collection missions with autonomous tech π
π Closing date 30 Nov
π noc.ac.uk/education/tr...
πΈ Image credit: NOC
06.11.2025 14:44
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Text on image card reads:
Coastal Autonomy Workshop: Findings and Roadmap
"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.
A new report reveals whatβs needed to harness the power of autonomous technologies to understand and safeguard vital coastal environments ππΎ
π fmri.ac.uk/news/new-rep...
Report lead β‘οΈ Prof Matthew Palmer, NCCA Director @pml.ac.uk
Workshop partners β‘οΈ DEFRA, NPL, @noc.ac.uk, @scottishgov.bsky.social
30.10.2025 12:23
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3οΈβ£ reports in 3οΈβ£ 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 π½
fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-pr...
#FMRI
13.10.2025 13:43
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"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
π fmri.ac.uk/news/future-...
#FMRI
09.10.2025 09:37
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Thank you so much for taking the time to give us deeper insights into the report ππΎ
08.10.2025 09:01
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π βThe UK has the talent to lead in marine research, but only if it modernises the digital systems that tie everything together.β
Thatβs the core message of the new Digital Infrastructure Scoping Study by FMRI.
Read more ππΎ
fmri.ac.uk/news/uk-char...
#FMRI #DigitalInfrastructure #OceanScience
08.10.2025 09:01
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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!
07.10.2025 19:11
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π’ New expert commentary from @isobelyeo.bsky.social
Check out 3rd instalment in a series exploring βA UK Science Requirements Framework for Future Marine Research Infrastructureβ
π Dr Yeo @noc.ac.uk highlights UK's global leadership in marine hazard science
π fmri.ac.uk/news/navigat...
#FMRI
07.10.2025 13:35
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π The ocean is at the heart of our changing planet. Dr Coggon highlights how UK marine research infrastructure is key to helping us understand Earthβs systems and tackle global environmental challenges.
β¬οΈ Read more & watch presentation of Science Requirements Framework ππΎ
fmri.ac.uk/news/why-mar...
01.10.2025 10:51
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The Science Requirements Framework is a step forward in defining capabilities needed to tackle the UKβs 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 ππΎ
fmri.ac.uk/news/new-fra...
19.09.2025 14:30
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Whatβs next for UK marine science?
β¬οΈ Download a 6 page Summary Report: βA UK Science Requirements Framework for Future Marine Research Infrastructureβ
fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-pu...
β¬οΈ Register for a Webinar with Lead Author Prof Alex David Rogers from @noc.ac.uk on Monday 22 September @ 10:00
#FMRI
15.09.2025 13:24
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Thank you so much for reaching out. Unfortunately the FMRI website was down for a day on Friday due to system wide maintenance. All should be well with the links today!
15.09.2025 10:29
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Check out @clstorey.bsky.social LinkedIn article ππΎ
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
12.09.2025 10:43
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π½ Three ways to connect with FMRI π½
There's still time to register for the Webinar with Prof Alex Rogers, diving into the recently published Science Requirements Framework.
π Monday 22 Sept
π» fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-pu...
@clstorey.bsky.social
@cmarkmoore.bsky.social
@mastscot.bsky.social
#FMRI
12.09.2025 10:33
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β΄οΈ 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 π½
π βA UK Science Requirements Framework for Future Marine Research Infrastructureβ
fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-pu...
#FMRI #UKMarineScience
03.09.2025 09:47
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NEW REPORT β‘οΈ βA UK Science Requirements Framework for Future Marine Research Infrastructureβ
ποΈ Join a webinar with Lead Author Prof Alex Rogers from @noc.ac.uk including a Q&A on 22 Sept @ 10am (UK time)
π© Download the report and sign up for the webinar registration link here π½
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28.08.2025 13:29
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π FMRI Publishes UK Marine Science Requirements Framework π
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
27.08.2025 11:19
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Thanks to
Host NCCA at @plymouthmarine.bsky.social
Partners Defra, @noc.ac.uk, NPL, Scottish Govt
Speakers @alexnimmosmith.bsky.social @deepseaecol.bsky.social @clstorey.bsky.social, Jonathan Walker (@innovateuk.bsky.social), Mark Inall (Scottish Govt), Andre Burgess (NPL), Iain Williams (NERC)
01.07.2025 09:23
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Thanks to science, policy & industry for coming together at our Coastal Autonomy Workshop where we explored:
βοΈ Future marine autonomy tech development
βοΈ Scope, scale & pace of investment
βοΈ Goals for growth, innovation & sustainability
Catch our update here - 2 min read ππΎ
fmri.ac.uk/news/advanci...
01.07.2025 09:06
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