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Posted: 2 June 2023
Up to nearly 1,900 microplastics per cubic metre (particles m−3)* of water have been found in samples collected by teams during the initial legs of The Ocean Race
Samples were analysed at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) under the supervision of Dr Katsiaryna Pabortsava
A new... |
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Posted: 26 May 2023
First comprehensive checklist of life in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone compiled
Over 90% of species in one of the most likely future mining sites are undescribed by science
The paper How many metazoan species live in the world’s largest mineral exploration region? is published in Current... |
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Posted: 26 May 2023
NOC’s Into the Blue podcast has been awarded the prestigious Babcock First Sea Lord’s Award for Best Use of Digital Media at the Maritime Media Awards 2022.
Since 1995, the Maritime Media Awards has honoured journalists, authors, filmmakers, digital creators and others whose work in... |
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Posted: 23 May 2023
Alliances between science, industry, society and policy are essential to reduce the scourge of plastic pollution
Experts are calling on the United Nation’s Environment Programme to demonstrate leadership and collaboration between these communities
Read the full comment in Nature... |
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Posted: 19 May 2023
The amount of seafloor mapped has risen to 24.9%.
The global effort behind mapping the world’s entire ocean floor before the end of the decade is being spearheaded by Seabed 2030.
The British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC), part of NOC acts as the Global Centre for Seabed 2030.
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Posted: 18 May 2023
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.
Prof Ed Hill Chief Executive said, “Our latest report... |
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Posted: 15 May 2023
The UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has partnered with Ploughshare to enhance the commercial activity of NOC’s trading subsidiary NOC Innovations.
NOC Innovations has signed a 5-year agreement that will see Ploughshare provide technology transfer services to NOC. This... |
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Posted: 5 May 2023
Last week the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) hosted a visit from Science Minister George Freeman, as part of a wider tour of the Solent region.
Organised by the Solent LEP, the Minister led a roundtable discussion with local businesses and organisations on maritime innovation and... |
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Posted: 4 May 2023
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr John Siddorn as Chief Scientist and Director of Data, Science & Technology (DST) to succeed Prof Angela Hatton who will be leaving in July to take up a new opportunity.
John commented, “I am so excited... |
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Posted: 3 May 2023
Offshore oil well drilling impacting deep-sea habitats are photographed in real-time.
Impacted sponges have been photographed potentially partially recovering from sedimentation over 40 days.
Partnering with industry allows us to make real-time observations to better understand impacts.... |
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