Special Interest Groups
Deep-Sea Ecosystems
The Deep-Sea Ecosystems SIG aims to bring together UK researchers working on deep-sea ecosystems to facilitate coordination of research efforts.
Ocean Wind Waves
A Special Interest Group for Marine Science focused on observing, modelling and forecasting ocean surface waves.
Coastal and Shelf Seas
This group provides a focal point for the UK community to discuss and plan future multidisciplinary research into coastal ocean and shelf sea process.
Sea Level SIG
The Sea Level SIG provides access to sea level data, pre-prints of recent research papers, discussions and more
Sea Ice SIG
Encompassing the UK sea-ice research community covering aspects of in situ and remote observation, modelling and climatology.
Advances in Marine Biogeochemistry
All aspects of marine biogeochemistry
Ocean Modelling Group
The modelling of the oceans at a range of scales
Marine Science and Policy SIG
Marine Science and Policy
Marine Science Data Management
The Marine Science Data Management group will provide a forum to discuss data management challenges faced by a range of marine science institutions and aims to promote data management best practices from collection through to archival, delivery and reuse.
Latest News
National Marine Equipment Pool: Autumn 2023 call (Round 4) for applications
Members of the UK marine science community are invited to submit applications for items of equipment to be considered for addition to the National Marine Equipment Pool (NMEP). Full details of the application process are available on the Marine Facilities Advisory Board (MFAB) website and questions to Jackie Pearson, MFAB Secretary, are welcome. The closing date for applications is Friday 15 December 2023.
Measurement Systems for 21st Century Oceanography
There is an imperative to measure the ocean in greater detail if we are to chart a sustainable future on this planet. The Net-Zero Oceanographic Capability Scoping Study (2021), commissioned by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), therefore undertook a detailed review of the sensor systems and networks that will be needed to meet anticipated marine science priorities. The Future Marine Research Infrastructure (FMRI) Programme is continuing this engagement to shape NERC’s strategic investment in measurement technologies that enable new and different science.
Exciting opportunity – MEDIN Chair
The Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) is seeking an outstanding new Chair, who can bring strategic leadership, enthusiasm and independent thinking to our Sponsors’ Board and Executive Team at a significant time in our development. Further information about the role can be found here.