![National Oceanography Centre [logo]](/themes/NOC8X-main/logo.svg){kind=logo}
Posted:
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) continues to lead the way in collaborative research. Research led by NOC scientists features prominently in the publication of the Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR)’s final report. The programme, which ran from 2021 to 2025, has…
Posted:
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) welcomed Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra MP and her team for a deep dive into ocean science and technology.Minister Malhotra visited NOC’s Southampton site last week (Thursday 8 January) to discuss the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Bill…
Posted:
Due to rising marine heatwave (MHW) activity in UK waters a team of UK scientists led by Dr. Zoe Jacobs at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), have identified the key questions we urgently need to answer to develop a coordinated national response.The 40 priority questions must be addressed to…
Posted:
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Emeritus Fellow Michael Thurston, who passed away on 31 December 2025.Mike Thurston was a dedicated scientist and valued Emeritus Fellow at NOC and continued to research and publish up to the present day. He leaves a…
Posted:
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is once again hosting the West Science Bursary, a collaborative initiative that drives innovation in marine science and oceanography. By supporting students and early-career researchers, the bursary helps advance critical research that deepens our…
Posted:
Deep-sea scientists who have recorded ‘unusual’ behaviour from what they believe is a new species of squid say the discovery highlights the lack of understanding in such ocean environments.Caught on camera by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) 4,000 metres below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, the…
Posted:
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has joined forces with the UK’s foremost research agencies and institutes to launch a pioneering alliance.NOC is among 35 organisations that form the National Research Organisations (NRO) Group, dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of people,…
Posted:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has unveiled ‘The Global Environment Outlook, Seventh Edition: A Future We Choose (GEO-7)’ at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7). This flagship report is designed to inform strategic decision-making across governments, industries,…
Posted:
A new study provides valuable information which could help to develop improved coastal hazard predictions By combining new observations with national monitoring networks for waves, tides, and wind conditions, scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and University of Plymouth…
Posted:
· An investigation into the biodiversity of a deep-sea mining exploration zone before and after the trial of a deep-sea mining machine finds that the number of animals within the mining tracks decreased by 37%· The team also found that the test caused a 32% reduction in species richness - the…
Posted:
A recently published study is encouraging a fresh approach to climate adaptation by blending local knowledge with scientific research.That’s according to research conducted by scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) together with research partners from Africa and the Pacific, who…
Posted:
A new low-cost Earth Observation mission developed with the support of National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has been launched into orbit. Scientists at NOC have played a key role in developing the technology behind HydroGNSS, a pioneering satellite mission that embodies the ‘New Space’ ethos of…
Posted:
An international team led by Dr Covadonga Orejas, a senior researcher at the Gijón Oceanographic Center of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC), Prof Veerle Huvenne, a Research Leader at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), and Prof Jacob González-Solís, a professor at the University…
Posted:
Scientists discover first hard-coral species attached to polymetallic nodules in the eastern Pacific ocean.An international research team led by Dr. Guadalupe Bribiesca-Contreras from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and Senckenberg scientist Dr. Nadia Santodomingo have discovered a new…
Posted:
British Ambassador Lisa Bandari praises collaboration as NOC and ARDITI mark Autosub Long Range agreement aboard RRS Discovery The UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and Madeira Island’s Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation (ARDITI) have celebrated a…
Posted:
Innovative UK aerospace company Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), one of the world’s leading oceanographic institutions, with a heritage spanning more than six decades.The MoU will deepen the relationship…
Posted:
A new report suggests improved monitoring systems are essential before marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) could help meet global climate targets. Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) methods are being developed and piloted, including marine approaches that harness the power of our ocean, to help…
Posted:
A newly published report from the Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) is offering insight into the ecological effects of offshore wind farms on benthic habitats. The report, featuring the work of three scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and referencing a…
Posted:
A new study has found the saltiness of the ocean could be affecting the climate. Led by Dr Jeremy Grist at the National Oceanography Centre, researchers have uncovered how changes in ocean salinity could create ripples in the atmosphere and impact weather patterns. They found that…
Posted:
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC)’s Dr Tillys Petit has been named the European Geosciences Union (EGU)’s 2026 Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award in the Ocean Sciences Division.The awards, which will be presented during the EGU General Assembly in May 2026, celebrate the important work…