Current Timetable
Particle Size Component 2025/2026 Timetable (Scheme Year 32)
Module/Exercise | Event | Date |
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PS95 & PS96 | Samples distributed | 03/10/25 |
| Results deadline | 28/11/25 |
| Interim reporting deadline | 12/12/25 |
| Final report deadline | 16/01/26 |
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PS97 & PS98 | Samples distributed | 30/01/26 |
| Results deadline | 27/03/26 |
| Interim reporting deadline | 10/04/26 |
| Final report deadline | 08/05/26 |
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PS-OS34–36 | Request for sample data distributed | 03/10/25 |
Batch 1 | Data submission deadline for sample selection | 14/11/25 |
| Selected samples submission deadline | 28/11/25 |
| Interim reporting deadline (for samples received before 14 Feb 2026) | 27/03/26 |
Batch 2 | Data submission deadline for sample selection | 27/03/26 |
| Selected samples submission deadline | 01/05/26 |
| Interim report final deadline | 03/07/26 |
Annual Report | Annual report deadline | 31/07/26 |
Workshop - Results of laser test and methodology training | Lowestoft (potentially) | Summer 2026 |
Epibiota
There is no current timetable for this component.
Zooplankton
Zooplankton | Ring Test - send out written test | wk 02/03/26 |
| Ring Test - Send out specimen tubes | wk 02/03/26 |
| Deadline for submission of results | 24th April 2026 |
| Results and Discussion Workshop | May 2026 |
Fish Component 2025/2026 Timetable (Scheme Year 32)
Module | Event | Date |
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F-RRT17 | Protocol and request for specimens distributed (including supply of fish postage boxes) | 17/11/2025 |
| Specimen submission deadline | 12/01/2026 |
| Final report deadline | tbc |
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F-RT19 | Samples (specimens & images) distributed | 19/01/2026 |
| Results deadline | 20/03/2026 |
| Interim reporting deadline | 17/03/2026 |
| Final report deadline | 10/04/2026 |
Annual Report | Annual Report deadline | 15/05/2026 |
Benthic Invertebrate Component 2025/2026 Timetable (Scheme Year 32)
Module/Exercise | Module | Date |
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RT69 - General | Samples distributed | 03/10/25 |
| Results deadline | 28/11/25 |
| Interim reporting deadline | 12/12/25 |
| Final report deadline | 16/01/26 |
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RT70 - Targeted | Samples distributed | 30/01/26 |
| Results deadline | 27/03/26 |
| Interim reporting deadline | 10/04/26 |
| Final report deadline | 08/05/26 |
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LR30 | Protocol and request for specimens distributed | 03/10/25 |
| Specimen submission deadline | 28/11/25 |
| Interim reports deadline | 13/03/26 |
| LR summary report deadline | 27/03/26 |
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OS89–91 | Request for sample data distributed | 03/10/25 |
| Data submission deadline for sample selection - Batch 1 Data submission deadline for sample selection - Batch 2 | 14/11/25 27/03/26 |
| Selected samples submission deadline - Batch 1 Selected samples submission deadline - Batch 2 | 28/11/25 01/05/26 |
| Interim report final deadline - Batch 1 Interim report final deadline - Batch 2 | 27/03/26 03/07/26 |
| OS summary report deadline | 24/07/26 |
Annual Report | Annual Report deadline | 31/07/26 |
Workshop - experts | University of Galway | 1-5/08/25 |
Workshop - beginners | APEM Ltd, Letchworth | Autumn 2025 |
Macroalgae component 2025/26 Timetable (Scheme Year 32)
Module | Event | Date |
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RT17 OMC | Specimens Distributed | 27/01/2026 |
| Submission Deadline | 14/03/2026 |
| Interim Report | 10/04/2026 |
| Final Report Deadline | 08/05/2026 |
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RT17 OMB | Specimens Distributed | 27/01/2026 |
| Submission Deadline | 14/03/2026 |
| Interim Report | 10/04/2026 |
| Final Report Deadline | 08/05/2026 |
Phytoplankton Timetable 2026
Event | Date |
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Registration | opens 01.01.2026, closes 31/03/2026 |
Samples sent to analysts + Taxonomy knowledge assessment (online HAB quiz in 'Ocean Teacher' | opens 01.06.2026 |
Deadline for submission of samples and online test results to lead laboratory | 01.09.2026 |
Intercalibration Report and Workshop | December 2026 |