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Posted: 25 August 2022
Ythan estuary (Scotland) entering the North Sea, with sand dunes on the right side of the estuary and sunbathing seals on the left Scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have made a substantial new discovery that brings a better understanding of saltwater intrusion through estuaries and could aid in the...
Posted: 19 August 2022
Dr Adrian Martin at sea From its extraordinary creatures, to its crucial role in how the ocean takes up and stores carbon, the ocean’s Twilight Zone is a key research focus for scientists around the world. For this...
Posted: 12 August 2022
David Pugh doing what he enjoyed most – making temporary sea level measurements (in the Falkland Islands in 2009). Photograph by Philip Woodworth. The National Oceanography Centre is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Emeritus Fellow, Dr David Pugh, OBE (13 July 1943 – 1 August 2022). To celebrate his significant contributions to...
Posted: 12 August 2022
A new report outlines key recommendations needed for future environmental Digital Twins if they are to fulfil their potential to be a step-change in the way we understand our evolving environment...
Posted: 11 August 2022
Example image from “Dive”, part of Walk With Us. A brand-new free app which combines poetic audio with augmented reality visuals to connect people with the Penzance and Dawlish sea fronts, has been entered into the Soundwalk September Awards....
Posted: 10 August 2022
Jeremy Darroch The National Oceanography Centre (NOC), the global leader in ocean science and marine robotics, has appointed Jeremy Darroch, former Executive Chair of Sky as their new Chair of Board. For 14...
Posted: 10 August 2022
RRS James Cook Scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have set-sail on the RRS James Cook on a collaborative expedition to the Whittard Canyon to advance knowledge of some of the richest and most...
Posted: 3 August 2022
The Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalising a commitment for greater engagement,...
Posted: 2 August 2022
A glider at sea A brand new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the use of oxygen sensors in autonomous vehicles has been released, bringing together expert knowledge from across the glider community, to make...