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World Service,07 Aug 2001,14 mins

Scientific Research Vessels

London Calling the Falklands Islands

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How to turn an ocean-going yacht into a scientific research vessel. Attempts by the Southampton Oceanic Centre, to record plankton numbers. Also on the programme: ancient peoples exploitation of nature and an interview with former Antarctic worker, David Worthy. Presenter: Dee Palmer.

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