AMSI gives Evidence to Science and Technology Committee
The House of Commons' Science and Technology Committee is currently holding a series of evidence sessions under the topic 'Investigating the Oceans'. The Association of Marine Scentific Industries was invited to give verbal evidence, following a written submission, on 13 June alongside The Institution of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, The Society of Underwater Technologies, and the Engineering Physical Sciences research Council.
Mr Richard Burt a member of the AMSI Council parried the MPs' questions and was able to draw on his experience of the US market where the spin out of technology from government research is handled more efficiently. The inquiry is currently focusing on:
- organisation and funding of UK marine science in the polar and non-polar regions;
- the role of the UK internationally, and international collaboration in marine science;
- support for marine science, including provision and development of technology and engineering;
- the state of the UK research and skills base underpinning marine science and provision and skills to maintain and improve the UK's position in marine science and.
- use of marine sites of special scientific interest
It will also include a study of how marine science is being used to advance knowledge of the impact of climate change on the oceans. It is hoped to have a transcript of the session available in due course which will be made available to members through the Society of Maritime Industries web site www.maritimeindustries.org
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