oceanography

World Tsunami Awareness Day Scientist Spotlight – Dr Angela Hibbert

Dr Angela Hibbert

World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed annually across the globe on 5 November, calling for countries, international bodies and civil society to raise tsunami awareness and share innovative approaches to risk reduction.

Scientists discover healthy deep-sea coral reefs and new seamounts in the Galápagos

(c) Schmidt Ocean Institute
  • Scientists examining underwater cliff ecosystems onboard research vessel Falkor (too) using the 4,500-metre robot, ROV SuBastian, have discovered two pristine coral reefs in the waters surrounding the Galápagos Islands.

Scientist Spotlight – Understanding Ocean Physics with Dr Jules Kajtar

Dr Jules Kajtar

Studying the physical processes within our ocean and their interaction with the atmosphere and coastlines is vital in understanding the impacts of climate change. The National Oceanography Centre’s (NOC) Marine Physics Ocean Climate (MPOC) scientists use a variety of tools including ships, autonomous vehicles, and satellites to monitor our changing seas all over the world.

ECO Magazine launches Deep Dive series for 2023

Environment, Coastal & Offshore (ECO) Magazine, an international applied marine science trade publication, today announced details of its three-part Deep Dive series of special editions in collaboration with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and Schmidt Ocean Institute.

Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance discovered

The stern of the Endurance with the name and emblematic polestar. Image credit: Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust and National Geographic

Earlier this week came the exciting news that the wreck of the Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, which has not been seen since it sank in the Weddle Sea in 1915, had been found as part of the Endurance22 expedition.

Registration opens for the NOC’s Marine Autonomy and Technology Showcase 2019

Registration is now open for the National Oceanography Centre’s (NOC) Marine Autonomy and Technology Showcase (MATS) 2019, which will take place from 12–14 November at the NOC’s waterfront site in Southampton.

Latest NOC Autosub completes Loch Ness trials

ALR1500 being prepared for deployment

The latest Autosub Long Range (ALR) vehicles being developed by the National Oceanography Centre have completed their first round of commissioning trials in the waters of Loch Ness, Scotland, marking a major milestone on their journey to active service.