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Story - May 16, 2012

Scientists based at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton have discovered a previously unrecognised volcanic process, similar to one that is used in chocolate manufacturing, which gives important new insights into the dynamics of volcanic...
Professor Nicholas Owens

Story - May 10, 2012

The appointment of Professor Nicholas Owens as Director of the Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science (SAHFOS) has been welcomed by the National Oceanography Centre. Based in Plymouth, SAHFOS is a Delivery Partner of NOC in providing...
NEMO global ocean model

Story - May 2, 2012

Scientists at NOC and the Met Office are using sophisticated computer models to increase our understanding of ocean circulation and its influence on global climate. A new film, published on NOC’s YouTube channel, shows a high resolution...
Professor Ian Boyd Defra's new Chief Scientific Adviser

Story - April 30, 2012

The National Oceanography Centre has welcomed the appointment of Professor Ian Boyd as Defra’s new Chief Scientific Adviser. Professor Boyd, who is Director of the Scottish Oceans Institute at the University of St Andrews, and the NERC Sea...
Prof Ian Wright, Simon Coveney TD and Dr Peter Heffernan

Story - April 25, 2012

Dr Peter Heffernan CEO of the Galway based Marine Institute, and Prof Ian Wright, Deputy Director, Science and Technology, National Oceanography Centre (UK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), on 24 April, in the presence of the Minister...

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