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A map of the world which shows the tracks of HMS Challenger (black) and SMS Gazelle (yellow) with the global salinity pattern
For the first time, scientists have used ocean measurements taken on research voyages almost 150 years ago to learn more about how human activity has impacted climate change. Scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) have made the…
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Award winners Richard Lampitt and Marilena Oltmanns pictured working at sea
Over 40 representatives from the UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) will discuss key ocean issues at Europe’s largest and most prominent geoscience event, the EGU Assembly 2021 (held virtually from 19–30 April) The presentations from NOC explore issues from understanding our climate and…
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TMA Bluetech, promoting bluetech and blue jobs (logo)
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has just announced a strategic partnership with TMA BlueTech®.This will advance the sustainable Blue Economy and BlueTech in the UK/US by introductions and joint events designed to encourage collaboration in each other’s geographical markets. Huw Gullick,…
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Unveiling a new name, Professor Ed Hill and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is saddened by the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip had a strong interest in science and engineering and was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1951 and was Senior Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering…
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The E.T. Sponge, Advhena magnifica. Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas
2020 saw the identification of almost 2,000 fascinating new marine species. The National Oceanography Centre (NOC), in collaboration with The World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) and other scientists around the globe, has been working to decide which of these incredible creatures will make it…