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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear MEDIN DAC Working Group,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">NERC are seeking input from the community to help shape the future role of NERC Data Centres.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are keen that the <u>marine community</u> have their say and contribute their vision to how NERC Data Centres can support them.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In support of this, NERC are running a town hall meeting on 13 October in London.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Regards<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Graham Allen<o:p></o:p></p>
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