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.
Introduction to the new NOC brandBe 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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The Florida Current: New insights from 40 years of observations
16 September 2024A new study, co-authored by scientists at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), has found that a key component of a major system of ocean currents...
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NOC team on Southampton-Liverpool cycle challenge to tackle microplastics
13 September 2024An intrepid team of nearly 30 scientists, engineers and support staff from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have taken on an ambitious mission...
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Study reveals crucial role of mixing Atlantic and Arctic waters in global ocean circulation
10 September 2024A new study sheds light on the vital role that the mixing of Atlantic and Arctic waters plays in sustaining the Atlantic Meridional Overturning...
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NOC partners with UK & Ireland Ocean Film Festival to champion powerful ocean storytelling
6 September 2024The UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is partnering with the UK and Ireland Ocean Film Festival, celebrating stories that inspire action...
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RRS James Cook welcomes Greenland community ahead of ambitious research expedition
23 August 2024Last week, alongside the British Embassy in the Kingdom of Denmark, the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) opened up its world-class research vessel...
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State of the Climate report highlights global ocean temperature records
22 August 2024NOC scientists contribute to 34th annual State of the Climate report Record sea surface and marine air temperatures experienced in 2023...
Latest Publications
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Negative social tipping dynamics resulting from and reinforcing Earth system destabilization
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Ocean heat convergence and North Atlantic multidecadal heat content variability
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Swirls and scoops: Ice base melt revealed by multibeam imagery of an Antarctic ice shelf
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A model for community-driven development of best practices: the Ocean Observatories Initiative Biogeochemical Sensor Data...