CLASS is a NERC National Capability programme delivered by partner organisations NOC, PML, SAMS, MBA and SMRU.

CLASS capitalises on current and past National Capability and strategic programme outcomes to address four key knowledge gaps related to ocean variability, biodiversity and resultant functional capacity of the Atlantic.

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Website: https://projects.noc.ac.uk/class-project

PI: Prof. Angela Hatton

NOC contact: Prof. Penny Holliday

Dates
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Funding

NERC – National Capability

Aim

CLASS will deliver the knowledge and understanding of the Atlantic Ocean system that society needs to make evidence-based decisions regarding ocean management. We aim to address key knowledge gaps in our understanding of ocean variability, climate regulation and ocean services, and to assess how the ocean will evolve as a result of climate change and intensified human exploitation.

CLASS will be delivered through an Atlantic focused science programme, building on sustained ocean observation, world class model development and state of the art technology, delivered through Marine National Capability underpinning activities.