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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).
Swindon, Wiltshire
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    Natural Environment Research Council
    @NERCscience
    Mar 18, 2016
    Our current top 4 #NameOurShip suggestions. Have you voted yet? nameourship.nerc.ac.uk/entries.html
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    Natural Environment Research Council
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    May 6, 2016
    We are pleased to announce the name of our new polar research vessel, RRS Sir David Attenborough #NameOurShip
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    Natural Environment Research Council
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    May 6, 2016
    We are delighted to announce that #BoatyMcBoatface will live on as a high-tech remotely operated undersea vehicle
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    Natural Environment Research Council
    @NERCscience
    May 6, 2016
    Say hello to the RRS Sir David Attenborough #NameOurShip
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    Natural Environment Research Council
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    Sep 26, 2019
    #BoatyMcBoatface meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Sir David Attenborough. #newpolarship #RRSSirDavidAttenborough
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    Natural Environment Research Council
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    May 21, 2020
    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
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    Natural Environment Research Council
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    Sep 26, 2019
    We give you the one, the only, the most awe inspiring #RRSSirDavidAttenborough #newpolarship @KensingtonRoyal @BAS_News @UKRI_News @CammellLaird
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    Natural Environment Research Council
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    Sep 21, 2020
    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
    Illustration showing change in animal sightings compared to 2019, including bats (+143%) and butterflies and moths (+97%)
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    Natural Environment Research Council
    @NERCscience
    Apr 18, 2016
    We'll announce the name of our new polar research vessel in due course. Follow @nercscience for updates #NameOurShip
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    Natural Environment Research Council
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    Aug 28, 2015
    First blue whale sighting in English waters: spotted by scientists on board #RRSJamesCook for @codemap2015 expedition
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    Natural Environment Research Council
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    Jul 27, 2019
    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
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    May 8, 2019
    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!
    Sir David Attenborough lays the keel on research ship
    Sir David Attenborough polar ship ready for launch
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    Natural Environment Research Council
    @NERCscience
    Jul 14, 2018
    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
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    Dec 3, 2018
    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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