Established in 2002, the National Tidal and Sea Level Facility is responsible for monitoring sea levels in the
UK.
The NTSLF comprises the
UK National Tide Gauge Network,
geodetic
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networks, and gauges in the British dependent territories of the South Atlantic and
Gibraltar
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. Data collected is used to create tidal predictions, monitor
climate change
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and determine extreme sea levels for navigation and coastal engineering design.
The network is funded by the UK
Environment Agency. Associated scientific research is funded by the
Natural Environment Research Council
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is a British research council that supports research, training and knowledge transfer activities in the environmental sciences.
History
NERC began in 1965 when several environmental (mainly geog ...
(NERC) and the
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
External links
National Tidal & Sea Level Facility Official WebsiteNatural Environment Research Council Website
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2002 establishments in the United Kingdom
Natural Environment Research Council
Oceanographic organizations
Organizations established in 2002
Research institutes in Merseyside
Sea level
University of Liverpool