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MARS simultaneous deployment reaches double digits

Autosub 3 which has been exploring under the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica.

International expeditions and trials over a month-long period mean for the first time in the National Oceanography Centre’s (NOC) history, a total of 14 unmanned marine autonomous vehicles will have been deployed simultaneously.

Prestigious science network offers free trials for new marine technology

A moored data buoy (courtesy of Jon Campbell)

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and institutions involved in developing offshore and subsea technology are urged to prepare now for the opportunity of testing their new product prototypes or use existing ones in the open sea, at no cost.

Autosub Long Range ready to cast off

Autosub Long Range

Autosub Long Range, a state-of-the-art autonomous underwater vehicle developed by the National Oceanography Centre, is about to be launched for a 30-day scientific expedition off the coast of Donegal in Ireland.

New generation of micro sensors for monitoring ocean acidification

The microfluidic chip used in the pH micro sensor, dimensions: 13 × 8 cm

The first step in developing a cost-effective micro sensor for long-term monitoring of ocean acidification has been achieved by a team of scientists and engineers.

Experts meet to discuss future monitoring of our oceans

The new RRS Discovery – a platform for ocean observations

Over 100 marine professionals gathered at the National Oceanography Centre for a workshop on new technologies for monitoring the marine environment.

RRS Discovery arrives in Southampton

RRS Discovery alongside NOC

The new Royal Research Ship Discovery has arrived in Southampton for the first time. Over the coming weeks the officers and crew will put her through her paces while conducting equipment trials.

Glider endurance mission in the Irish Sea

Map of glider survey area

An NOC underwater glider has completed a 58-day mission in the Irish Sea zigzagging a total of 1685 miles – while avoiding hazards such as fishing vessels and shipping lanes.

Emerging technologies for marine mapping, 23 July, 7pm

Dr Russell Wynn

Emerging technologies for marine mapping - Tuesday 23 July at 7.00pm

The 2013 RGS-IBG/NOC lecture will be given by Dr Russell Wynn, Head of Marine Geoscience at the National Oceanography Centre.

Contracts awarded in new generation ocean robot project

The next generation of ocean-going robotic vehicles will be developed by two cutting-edge technology companies from the South Coast of England, working with the UK’s National Oceanography Centre.

Contracts awarded for ocean robot project

Glider

A project to develop ocean-going robotic vehicles that will carry out sustained marine research over long periods has awarded contracts to five leading-edge technology companies under the Government-backed Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI).