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Annual Science Meeting 11 - 13 May 2010

Presentations

TUESDAY 11 MAY: INTRODUCTION, POLICY AND RESEARCH RESPONSES

Progress through partnership: Welcome to Plymouth Stephen de Mora, PML

Marine Science: NERC Strategy, challenges and opportunities Phil Heads, NERC

The Marine Environment - Policy, Science and Priorities Darius Campbell, Defra

Science to Policy: Intergovernmental Efforts for Society Boram Lee, IOC

Oceans 2025 overview Phil Williamson, Oceans 2025 Science Coordinator

Oceans 2025 progress at the National Oceanography Centre Phil Weaver, NOC

NOC Science - Excellence with Impact Andrew Willmott, NOC

Underpinning evidence-based environmental solutions to societal challenges Manuel Barange, PML

The Scottish Assocation for Marine Science Laurence Mee, SAMS

Martine Biological Association - Science highlights, Inter-Centre Collaborations Colin Brownlee, MBA

Sea Mammal Research Unit Ian Boyd, SMRU

Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science Peter Burkill, SAHFOS

WEDNESDAY 12 MAY: TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION

Private Sector Perspective Richard Burt, Chelsea Technologies Group

NERC Technologies Theme Ally Lewis, NERC Theme Leader and Bill Eason, NERC

On the Threshold of a Dream Gwyn Griffiths et al., NOC

The contribution of gliders to a realtime network of observations on the Scottish west coast
Toby Sherwin et al., SAMS

Novel analytical instrumentation is leading to breakthroughs in biogeochemical cycles
Phil Nightingale et al., PML

Marine system modelling in Oceans 2025: towards seamless modelling Icarus Allen et al., PML

The application of cellular and genomics technologies to understand biogeochemical processes
Glen Wheeler et al., PML

Parallel break-out group: Platforms and sensors

Autosub6000 trials and science results, and introduction to Autosub Long Range Steve McPhail et al., NOC

From MYRTLE 1 to MYRTLE X Stephen Mack, NOC

Dense in situ biogeochemical sensing: innovation, progress & the future Matt Mowlem, NOC

Parallel break-out group: Telemetry and tracking

Longterm GPS tracking of pelagic fish offers new direction in bioresource monitoring David Sims, MBA

Marine mammal tracking technology: energy information and opportunity Bernie McConnell, SMRU

Parallel break-out group: Future modelling and data-gathering needs

ICOM development progress Matt Piggott et al., Imperial

Future data gathering needs: 2012 and beyond Brian King, NOC

Parallel break-out group: Molecular biology and biotechnology

Response of Emiliania huxleyi to a High CO₂ World: Assessing the Extent of Genetic Diversity in the Pattern of Gene Expression Frederic Verret, University of Essex/MBA

Genomics of host-pathogen interactions in marine algae Claire Gachon et al. SAMS & University of Aberdeen

Technology discussions

Group reports

ECOSYSTEM SERVICES

Ecosystem services Dan Laffoley, Natural England

Trends in marine ecosystem services and their values - the marine habitat chapter of the UK National Ecosystem Assessment [pending] Mel Austen et al., PML, MBA, SAMS & Cefas

A new estimate of the strength of the ocean's biological carbon pump [pending] Stephanie Hanson et al., NOC

A strategy for Marine Environment and Human Health in the UK Icarus Allen et al., PML

Climate change effects on coastal and shelf seas, and the consequences for primary production
Jason Holt et al., NOC, PML

ENERGY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS

Marine energy and its implications Mike Cowling, The Crown Estate

How might marine organisms interact with wave and tidal-stream energy? Michele Stanley et al.

Marine mammals and marine renewables: providing advice to stakeholders Dave Thompson, SMRU

Assessing the impacts of CCS leakage on marine organisms Steve Widdicombe, PML

DEFENCE AND SECURITY

Environmenal risk management [in naval context] Stephen Boyd, SMRU

Submarine based science in the Arctic Peter Wadhams et al., Cambridge and SAMS

The Luminscenece and Marine Plankton (LAMP) project Stuart Painter et al., NOC

THURSDAY 13 MAY

TAPs and gaps: discussions

Group reports

Evolution and implementation of NERC themes

Earth System Science Tim Jickells, NERC Theme Leader

Climate system theme Richard Wood, NERC Theme Leader

NERC's Biodiversity Theme Ken Norris, NERC Theme Leader

Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Louise Heathwaite, NERC Theme Leader & Chris Franklin, NERC

Risks and Hazards John Rees, NERC Theme Leader

Future Perspectives on Environment and Human Health Research Roy Harrison, NERC Theme Leader

Living with environmental change Andrew Watkinson, Director of LWEC programme

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