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Down to the Twilight Zone of the Atlantic Ocean

Down to the Twilight Zone of the Atlantic Ocean

Studying at the PAP observatory
Secret streets of Britain’s Atlantis revealed

Secret streets of Britain’s Atlantis revealed

Submerged town seen for first time in 750 years
NOC launches Deep-sea and Tidal Apps

NOC launches Deep-sea and Tidal Apps

NOC has released two mobile phone apps
Ocean & Earth Day 2013

Ocean & Earth Day 2013

"A fantastic day"
Talking about plankton

Talking about plankton

Photo of the week

Latest News

June 5, 2013
Aurornis by Emiliano Troco
The discovery of a new species of bird-like dinosaur is giving scientists new insight into the evolution of birds.

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Events

On Gaia: A critical investigation of the relationship between Life and Earth
Life and environment: An evaluation of the Gaia Hypothesis by Professor Toby Tyrrell – Toby will be signing copies of his book from 6.30pm
NOC working with business
On 16 July 2013 the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOC) will be hosting the next in its series of Marine Manufacturer’s ‘...

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  • Banner image science impactsScience impacts Rapid population growth and global warming are creating unprecedented challenges in which the oceans will play an important role.

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NOC working with the Marine Science Community

Delivery Partners

Working in partnership with the UK marine science community

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Working with its partners NOC delivers Natural Environment Research Council marine science national capability.

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Hosting Partners

Working with the Universities of Liverpool and Southampton

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This creates a highly stimulating collaborative research community with shared facilities and close day-to-day interaction.

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International Partners

International and Strategic Partnerships

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Oceanography and earth sciences are truly international pursuits. NOC collaborates with colleagues around the world.

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Information for…

Business

The outputs of research generate new knowledge about the oceans. Transferring scientific knowledge to support business and industry is an important part of our NOC remit.

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Researchers

Our research is intended to tackle the big environmental issues facing the world. Research priorities will include the oceans' role in climate change, sea level change and the future of the Arctic Ocean.

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Students

The University of Southampton and the University of Liverpool both offer a range of highly regarded undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in Ocean and Earth Science.

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Media

For any media or press enquiries to the National Oceanography Centre follow the more link below. Please note the centre's press office is staffed from 0830 to 1730, Monday to Friday.

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Staff

NOC Staff can access the Intranet and Webmail resources at the following URLS.

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Delivery Partners

Delivery Partners helping to provide marine science national capability.

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Marine Science Community

The creation of a wider association of Universities and research institutions to support wider engagement of the NOC with the marine science community is now underway.

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Library

The National Oceanographic Library is a national resource for the UK marine science community.

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Principal scientists

All updated information for cruise participants can be found using the Marine Facilities Planning website:

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