Our research combines exciting deep ocean exploration with applied science for industry and Government, covering topics as diverse as hydrothermal vents, submarine landslides, conservation of vulnerable habitats, and carbon capture and storage.
Marine Geoscience Group
The NOC Marine Geoscience group undertakes multi-disciplinary studies of seafloor and sub-seafloor environments throughout the World’s oceans, from the poles to the tropics and from the coast to the deepest trench. The group has an international reputation for research excellence based on technical innovation and the application of those techniques to applied research in marine science. By integrating cutting-edge technology with advanced mapping and observational techniques, NOC geoscientists are able to address major societal and environmental issues across the World's oceans.
Marine geochemistry
We identify, quantify and monitor the interactions between the oceans, the Earth’s interior, the continents, atmosphere and biosphere.
Seafloor and habitat mapping
We undertake seafloor and habitat mapping in any part of the ocean, at any water depth, covering all habitats from the seafloor to the sea surface.
Marine geophysics
Sub-seafloor geological processes - greenhouse gas flux and natural resources.
Geohazards and sedimentology
We study underwater landslides and flows of sediment across the ocean floor, and their potential for creating geohazards.
Collaborations
We collaborate with colleagues in the School of Ocean and Earth Sciences to do this science.
Projects and collaborations
Information about projects the Marine Geoscience group are involved in -
Collaborations
Collaboration with world leading groups, including significant partnering with the universities of Southampton and Liverpool, is the core of our marine research and technology endeavour.
