Science

From data to decision-making: How a network of underwater cameras is helping to improve marine protection in the remote UK Overseas Territories

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Imagine being able to see life in some of the most unexplored oceans on earth?  This is the reality for scientists and partners who are part of the Global Ocean Wildlife Analysis Network (GOWAN), a global network of underwater cameras …

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Marine Protected Area 5-Year Review Science Symposium

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The sub-Antarctic South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) are a UK Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic, approximately 1,400 km northeast of the Antarctic Peninsula. They are home to a globally important, diverse and distinct marine ecosystem, with …

Voyage of Discovery: 9,000-mile expedition to Ascension Island and St Helena finally sets sail

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RRS Discovery

The RRS Discovery is embarking on an extensive marine survey of the South Atlantic, journeying to the British Overseas Territories of Ascension Island and St Helena. Follow the journey of the Discovery and find out more about its mission with this introductory blog.