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Ocean's Eleven : Media invitation

August 04, 2004

Invitation to a major oceanographic conference in Liverpool
13 - 17 September 2004

A single typhoon can lead to worldwide financial losses, according to Professor Tommy Dickey who flies in from the University of California on 13 September for the Challenger Society's 11th biennial conference in Liverpool. He delivers the first keynote speech of the conference and demonstrates how cutting-edge technology can improve our ability to predict these destructive storms.

By now, most of us will have seen the summer blockbuster 'The day after tomorrow' where rapid climate change causes devastation across the USA and Europe. It might be a bit far-fetched but the science behind it is very real and will be addressed by Dr David Marshall from the University of Reading, on Friday 17 September.

Other speakers will explore the fascinating 'living laboratory' of the seabed, how tiny marine plants and animals can affect the climate by belching out minute quantities of gas, and the impact humans have on the marine environment.

Hosted by the Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory and the Earth & Ocean Sciences department at the University of Liverpool, the Challenger Society conference runs from 13 - 17 September.

Dr Ed Hill, Director of the Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory, says, " I'm really excited about the conference being held in Liverpool this year. The Proudman Lab has been predicting tides and storm surges for over 100 years and is a major part of the area's heritage.   It's a great opportunity for people to learn about the cultural history of the City and it's links with marine science - and have some fun at the same time."

Professor Ric Williams from the Department of Earth & Ocean Sciences at the University of Liverpool says: "There are fascinating questions about how the oceans operate, ranging from how the ocean overturns to how life operates on the sea floor. This conference will be bringing together scientists and research students from all over the UK to discuss these questions and move our understanding forward."

One of the highlights of the week is the Marine Science Policy debate on Monday 13th . This follows the style of the BBC's 'Question Time' and is chaired by Dr Ed Hill. The panel of guests are the Rt. Hon. Ian Gibson MP, Dr Colin Grant from British Petroleum, Professor Andy Watson from the University of East Anglia and broadcaster and producer Penny Allen, from the BBC's Natural History Unit.

The programme for the week offers a whole range of events and excursions. There's even a football match, a pub-crawl and a visit to the famous Cavern Club planned for the Wednesday.

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)