Our aim at NOC is to build a world where everyone feels empowered and inspired to help our oceans thrive
As we grow into the role of an independent research organisation, we have evolved our brand to tell a more compelling, differentiating story with clarity of purpose and a distinctive look that takes inspiration from the ocean to enthuse, engage and enrol.
Be part of the community shaping our ocean’s future
Get involvedInto the Blue Podcast
Into the Blue, a new podcast produced by the National Oceanography Centre, will dive deeper into a variety of hot topics relating to oceanography with a diverse selection of scientists who are all helping to enhance our knowledge of the ocean.
Watch or listen to the podcastsNOC Annual Report and Finances
In our latest Annual Report and Financial Statements, we share the great success stories as the UK’s leading marine research charity, building a world where everyone feels empowered and inspired to help the Ocean thrive.
Read the NOC Annual Report and Finances (pdf)The NOC provides Facilities to the UK Marine Research Community
Advances in ocean science depend on measurements in the ocean. Satellite observations provide data for the surface layer of the ocean. To penetrate beyond the surface, scientists rely on in situ physical measurements from a range of platforms, including research ships, ocean observatories, moorings, and autonomous underwater and surface vehicles.
More about FacilitiesWorld-leading innovative Science and Technology underpinning the Ocean Economy
The National Oceanography Centre is in a unique position of having world-leading multi-disciplinary scientific and technical expertise which can help unlock the economic and societal potential of the ocean across a range of industry sectors.
Working with BusinessIn the Spotlight
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Marine Geohazards
Underwater phenomena including: landslides, volcanic eruptions, turbidity currents and tsunamis; these represent a threat to humans and the environment.
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RRS Discovery Virtual Tour
Explore one of the world’s most advanced research vessels from bridge to engine room.
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FLAME
Aims to establish a Global Coastal Ocean Model Intercomparison Programme that will provide climate change impacts and hazard assessments to future IPCC reports.
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Online Learning
A free Ocean Science in Action educational video course.
News
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Chief scientists appointed to connect marine science and robotics
5 November 2024Two new chief scientists have been appointed to the National Oceanography Centre’s (NOC) Marine Autonomous Robotic Systems (MARS) Group....
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Socio-oceanography Workshop targets key climate and ocean challenges
1 November 2024The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is calling on scientists and researchers to participate in its fourth annual Socio-Oceanography Workshop,...
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Europe’s leading ocean scientists launch advice for governments
24 October 2024‘Protecting the ocean so that it continues to protect us’ Leading European ocean scientists, including Dr Katya Popova from the UK...
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Better ocean connectivity boosts Western Indian Ocean reef fish populations
23 October 2024New research supported by National Oceanography Centre (NOC) scientists has found that oceanographic connectivity (the movement and exchange of water...
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Understanding regional climate change essential for effective climate adaptation policy, study finds
1 October 2024A new study of regional climate data has highlighted a need for a region-specific focus on emerging climate change signals to underpin more effective...
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National Oceanography Centre trialling fossil-free marine fuels
26 September 2024The UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is trialling the use of a fossil-free marine diesel to fuel the Royal Research Ships (RRS) James...
Latest Publications
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Modelling pollutants transport scenarios based on the X-Press Pearl disaster
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Emerging signals of climate change from the equator to the poles: new insights into a warming world
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Small topographical variations controlling trace maker community: Combining palaeo- and neoichnological data at the...
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RAPID report for RRS Discovery Research Expedition DY174, 28th March 2024 to 3rd April 2024