Natural Environment Research Council
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Natural Environment Research Council
@NERCscience
UKRI NERC is the leading funder of UK environmental science. We are part of UK Research and Innovation (@UKRI_News).
- We are pleased to announce the name of our new polar research vessel, RRS Sir David Attenborough #NameOurShip
- We are delighted to announce that #BoatyMcBoatface will live on as a high-tech remotely operated undersea vehicle
- #BoatyMcBoatface meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Sir David Attenborough. #newpolarship #RRSSirDavidAttenborough
- NERC-supported institution @SAMSoceannews used satellite data and fieldwork observations to map the spread of algae on the Antarctic coastline. SAMS findings conclude that the spread of this so-called 'green snow' is increasing with global warming. orlo.uk/24FZE
- We give you the one, the only, the most awe inspiring #RRSSirDavidAttenborough #newpolarship @KensingtonRoyal @BAS_News @UKRI_News @CammellLaird
00:00 - Lockdown's impact on the UK environment is visualised in a series of beautiful infographics by the Natural History Museum, produced through a NERC-funded project. View them here: orlo.uk/lYr2B @NHM_London
- We'll announce the name of our new polar research vessel in due course. Follow @nercscience for updates #NameOurShip
- First blue whale sighting in English waters: spotted by scientists on board #RRSJamesCook for @codemap2015 expedition
- Once you have set eyes on the RRS Sir David Attenborough, you won't forget her. From rock drills and marine robots to the intriguingly named moon pool, take a closer look at everything the ship has to offer socsi.in/45hqw #Polarship @BAS_News
- Wishing #DavidAttenborough a very happy birthday 🎂 from all at @NERCscience. Here's a little trip down memory lane: the launch of the RRS Sir David Attenborough hull into River Mersey from last July. Thanks for your support and inspiration to so many!
- The hull is launched! "Our future, and everyone's, will be affect by what people on this ship will be discovering" @SirDavidBBC #polarship @BAS_News @UKRI_News
- Congratulations to Prof Tamara Galloway, Prof Richard Thompson OBE, Dr Penelope Lindeque, Prof Brendan Godley, Dr Ceri Lewis & Dr Matt Cole winners of the Societal Impact category at the #NERCImpact Awards 2018 bit.ly/2QnCiwC @UniofExeter @PlymUni @PlymUni #microplastics
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