Fiona Grant - Putting Eyes in the Deep Ocean

Putting Eyes in the Deep Ocean

Fiona Grant

Women & The Sea Symposium26th September 2015

Background

Research Infrastructures

“That system, known as Argo, is one ofthe scientific triumphs of the age”- New York Times, August 11, 2014

Research Infrastructures

Galway Bay Cable Project

Medium-Long term vision

Atlantic Ocean Cooperation• The European Commission responded very

positively to Galway Statement and included a number of topics fostering trans-Atlantic co-operation in their 2014 and 2015 call for proposals.

• AtlantOS: Developing in-situ Atlantic Ocean. Observations for a better management and exploitation of the maritime resources.

• AORAC: Supporting international cooperation initiatives: Atlantic Ocean Cooperation Research Alliance

Thank you

Education