The National Oceanography Centre’s project officer for both RRS Discovery and James Cook , Edward Cooper, has been awarded an MBE for services to marine science. The announcement was made in the Queen’s birthday honours list this month.
For the past 35 years Edward’s work has revolved around NERC ships. Initially working as a sea-going technician supporting research ships in 1979, Ed progressed through the ranks to become project officer of NOC’s two latest research ships.