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Researchers have announced the discovery of 24 new deep-sea amphipod species – including one new superfamily – from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), in the central Pacific Ocean. The discoveries, which have been published today (Tuesday 24 March) as part of a new open-access ZooKeys special…
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A recently identified deep-sea coral has been selected for the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) Top 10 Marine Species of 2025, making it one of the year’s most significant achievements in global marine taxonomy. The species, which is the first hard-coral species to be found attached to…
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Second year Marine Science students at the University of Liverpool are gaining real-world experience through a project focused on researching and analysing data from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC)’s Autosub Long Range (ALR) vehicles - also known as Boaty McBoatface.For the past four years,…
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The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is delighted to announce that the Global Ocean Ship-Based Hydrographic Investigations Program (GO-SHIP) has received The Oceanography Society’s prestigious Ocean Observing Team Award. The honour recognises GO-SHIP’s transformative contributions to global…
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A new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, which features contributions from National Oceanography Centre scientists including Dr Socratis Loucaides, Dr Adrian Martin and Prof. Steph Henson, reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the ocean absorbs and…
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The Arctic is changing, and scientists at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) are working to uncover what that means for life beneath Greenland’s waters. NOC researchers have been studying the links between dissolved organic carbon (DOC), phytoplankton and bacteria as they aim to understand…
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An intriguing new species of deep-sea worm, Melinnopsis nathanieli, has been described from the dark, cold depths of the NE Atlantic, southwest of Ireland. The species was collected from the Porcupine Abyssal Plain Sustained Observatory (PAP-SO), a long-term scientific study site in the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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· 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…
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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…
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A team of National Oceanography Centre scientists attended Greenland Science Week in Nuuk in November.Dr Elena Garcia-Martin, Professor Christine Gommenginger and Dr David McCann enjoyed the opportunity to meet local stakeholders and community representatives in Greenland.Dr Garcia-Martin presented…
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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…