Helping our ocean thrive
Everything we do at NOC is for public good: from direct protection of coastal communities, food security and livelihoods, to advancing carbon solutions that will limit the levels of climate change for generations to come.
With your support we can focus on the biggest threats to our ocean and humanity. Four critical ocean priorities, where NOC aims to lead the way with our philanthropic partners, are Blue Carbon, Pollution, Biodiversity and Education. Find out how you can get involved.
By working together, we can turn singular actions into global impact.
Address global challenges in partnership with experts.
Whatever your passion, together we can deliver effective results.
Your gift will leave a lasting legacy to protect the future of our oceans.
NOC’s biodiversity research provides vital insight into ocean habitats and their abundance of life.
NOC’s Blue Carbon research aims to understand the ocean’s role in reducing carbon in the atmosphere.
NOC’s plastic pollution research seeks to understand the true impact of plastic on our ocean ecosystems.
NOC plays an important role in education and training future generations of scientists and informed citizens.
We undertake internationally renowned science to understand some of the biggest threats to society including climate change, pollution and habitat loss, and their impact on society.
We use innovative technology and expertise to explore from the coasts to the deep ocean. Technology like Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Boaty McBoatface, which takes us to new depths.
We play a key role in nurturing the next generation of ocean scientists and educating people all over the world about ocean issues and solutions.
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