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Studying Melinnopsis nathanieli
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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Co-Opt team and colleagues by one of the breaches at Hesketh Out Marsh in the Ribble Estuary, which was one of the project’s case studies
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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Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra MP visited NOC in January
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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The UK coastline (photo by Marta S. on Unsplash)
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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NOC remembers Emeritus Fellow Michael Thurston
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…