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Ythan estuary (Scotland) entering the North Sea, with sand dunes on the right side of the estuary and sunbathing seals on the left
Scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have made a substantial new discovery that brings a better understanding of saltwater intrusion through estuaries and could aid in the protection of vital freshwater resources against increasing salt intrusion risks due to accelerating climate…
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Dr Adrian Martin at sea
From its extraordinary creatures, to its crucial role in how the ocean takes up and stores carbon, the ocean’s Twilight Zone is a key research focus for scientists around the world. For this month’s Scientist Spotlight, we spoke to Dr Adrian Martin, from the Marine Systems Modelling group at the…
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David Pugh doing what he enjoyed most – making temporary sea level measurements (in the Falkland Islands in 2009). Photograph by Philip Woodworth.
The National Oceanography Centre is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Emeritus Fellow, Dr David Pugh, OBE (13 July 1943 – 1 August 2022). To celebrate his significant contributions to the global marine community, his friends and colleagues at the NOC have compiled a Synopsis of David’s life…
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A new report outlines key recommendations needed for future environmental Digital Twins if they are to fulfil their potential to be a step-change in the way we understand our evolving environment. To realise the potential of digital twins there is the need to understand their essential underpinning…
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Example image from “Dive”, part of Walk With Us.
A brand-new free app which combines poetic audio with augmented reality visuals to connect people with the Penzance and Dawlish sea fronts, has been entered into the Soundwalk September Awards. The 'Walk With Us' walks, created by writers and artists Maya Chowdhry, Sarah Hymas and Alex Peckham, are…
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Jeremy Darroch
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC), the global leader in ocean science and marine robotics, has appointed Jeremy Darroch, former Executive Chair of Sky as their new Chair of Board. For 14 years, Jeremy was instrumental in leading Sky into a new era of environmental awareness with a substantial…
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RRS James Cook
Scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have set-sail on the RRS James Cook on a collaborative expedition to the Whittard Canyon to advance knowledge of some of the richest and most complex deep-sea ecosystems on Earth. The JC237 expedition, part of the NOC-led CLASS programme, will…
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The Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalising a commitment for greater engagement, cooperation and advancement in marine projects. This important step comes after a close and productive…
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A glider at sea
A brand new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the use of oxygen sensors in autonomous vehicles has been released, bringing together expert knowledge from across the glider community, to make valuable oxygen sensor data more accessible to scientists. The production of the document, co-led by…