British Geological Survey: Marine Geoscience
The British Geological Survey (BGS) is a world-leading geological survey. It focuses on public-good science for government, and research to understand earth and environmental processes.
It is the UK's premier provider of objective and authoritative geoscientific data, information and knowledge to help society to:
use its natural resources responsibly manage environmental change be resilient to environmental hazards
The BGS provides expert services and impartial advice in all areas of geoscience. Our client base is drawn from the public and private sectors both in the UK and internationally.
The purpose-built facilities at the Lyell Centre will enable the BGS and Heriot-Watt University (HWU) to build on their expertise in land and marine conservation, geology and geoscience.
Staff data is for 2017/18
Staffing
Scientists: 16
Engineering and Technical Staff: 11
Technicians: 5
Administrative / Support Staff: 2