National Oceanography Centre

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Satellite view of the ocean showing swirling patterns of turquoise and green phytoplankton blooms in deep blue water.
A map showing sea surface temperature anomalies around the UK and Western Europe on 19th July 2026, with warmer waters in red.
Oceanographer Dr Zoe Jacobs from the National Oceanography Centre explains the current marine heatwave conditions in the UK.
Dr Alex Phillips, Head of Marine Autonomous Robotic Systems, quoted about mapping ice and seafloor using an Autosub, with images of icebreaker RRS Sir David Attenborough, and the Autosub Long Range vehicle. Quote says "We've operated Autosub Long Range beneath glaciers before, but this will be the first time we've attempted to simultaneously map both the underside of the ice and the seafloor beneath it. T"
A map showing marine heatwave categories around the British Isles on 8th July 2026, with a colour scale from 0 to 4.
Text overlay reading 'SNR RESEARCH SCIENTIST MARINE SEDIMENTOLOGY AND GEOHAZARDS' over a photo of lava flowing into the sea.
A large, dark-hulled expedition vessel (REV) sailing through calm, grey waters against a backdrop of mountains and stormy skies.
National Oceanography Centre Open Day 2026 poster featuring a young boy in a hard hat and 'Future Engineer' jacket, surrounded by marine exploration imagery.
A scientific cage is lowered into the deep blue ocean, suspended by a rope.
91% of species in the ocean are yet to be described by science.
The Third World Ocean Assessment has been launched, promoting understanding of the ocean together. #sharetheknowledge
A diverse group of people on a ship's bridge proudly hold a large rainbow and transgender pride flag and smaller handheld flags.
ROV ENGINEERING MANAGER text overlaying a detailed view of a Remotely Operated Vehicle's machinery.
A group of people in a meeting room pose for a photo in front of a screen displaying a presentation on marine heatwaves.
Aerial view of a volcanic island erupting, sending a massive dark ash cloud into the sky above turquoise ocean waters.
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A team of scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA), Isle of Man Government, take intertidal sediment cores.
Ocean Tipping Points: Understanding Drivers, Thresholds, Risks and the Potential for the Ocean to Play a Role in Mitigation. November 17th 1:00GMT - Online
Large wave crashing against sea wall