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Digital Infrastructure Scoping Study

October 2025

The UK’s marine research sector is poised for an exciting transformation, with a proposed strategic investment into cutting-edge autonomous technology to boost ocean science capabilities. To fully unlock this potential, this report recommends modernising and strengthening the digital systems that connect and power this technology - laying the foundation for a more integrated, efficient, and future-ready research infrastructure.

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