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By gaining a deeper knowledge of the ocean, we help every living thing on our planet flourish. 🌊

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We’re proud to launch our new 10-year strategy: by deepening our knowledge of the ocean, we help every living thing on our planet flourish.

Our focus:
🌎 Climate 🐟Biodiversity 🌪️ Hazards & Pollution 🌊 Sustainable Marine Economy 🧊 Arctic changes.

Watch through our eyes here: 🎬 youtu.be/v6MSq2Qi2Sk
Our Vision For The Next Decade
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‼️ New paper from our coastal science colleagues on interdisciplinary approaches to coastal research from an early career perspective.

🌊 📝 💡 #ECR #coastalscience #newpublication
January 20, 2026 at 1:19 PM
It was fantastic to host more than 160 delegates to the Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group (VMSG) Annual meeting at our Southampton site last week! 🌋🌊
January 14, 2026 at 9:01 AM
We were delighted to show FCDO Minister for Indo-Pacific @seemamalhotra-mp.bsky.social around NOC last week, sharing our Discovery Collections, work towards the BBNJ Bill, and ocean technologies.

We thank the Minster and FCDR for their continued support of ocean science.
January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
“Marine heatwaves represent one of the most urgent and least understood climate threats facing UK seas.” Dr Zoe Jacobs.

Rising UK marine heatwave research challenges are outlined in new national roadmap that identifies 40 priority research questions.

Read more here:

noc.ac.uk/news/rising-...
January 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM
New year, new you? 💡🌊👀

We’re hiring!

👥Head of People Services
🖥️AI Research Software Engineer
🎨UI / UX Designer
🌊Programme Manager (Future Marine Research Infrastructure)
📈Finance Business Partner
🧑💻IT Industrial Placement Student (X2)

👉 careers.noc.ac.uk
January 5, 2026 at 7:45 AM
After a fantastic year here at NOC we too are unplugging, taking time to reset, reflect and reinvigorate for an exciting new year ahead.

We look forward to bringing you more ocean news, stories and research in 2026! Until then, take care and sea-sons greetings!🎄 ⭐️ 🌊 🦀
December 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📣 One step closer to ratification! 🌊 #BBNJ

It’s fantastic to see the BBNJ Bill continue to progress through parliament, with discussions at the @houseoflords.parliament.uk' Grand Committee earlier this week, and NOC's role of excellence and leadership within ocean science being highlighted. 🌊🚢💙
December 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
New suspected species, coined the ‘muddy squid’, displays ‘unusual’ burrowing behaviour observed for the first time in the deep sea. 👀🦑

Read more here: noc.ac.uk/news/discove...

@samsocean.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📣 New estimates shed light on late-18th century temperatures!

🕰️🌡️🌎 New research provides the first global record from near-surface air temperature measurements, peering back in time to the late-18th century.

Read more about it here: brnw.ch/21wYn3Z
Climate Lab Book
Discussions on various aspects of climate science. Click to read Climate Lab Book, by Ed Hawkins, a Substack publication.
brnw.ch
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We’re proud to be a founding member of the newly launched
@nro-group.bsky.social – uniting UK research centres to #MakingResearchMatter for people, communities & the economy. 🤝

Read more here: noc.ac.uk/news/making-...
December 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
GEO7 report just launched!
The most comprehensive scientific assessment yet focusing on the current state and future trends of the global environment.

NOC's Dr Domingues contributed to the Oceans & Coasts chapter providing insights into the ocean - considered Earth’s greatest climate regulator. 🌊🌎
Investing in a healthy planet isn’t just good for nature—it’s a massive economic opportunity.

New #GEO7 report shows that transforming energy, food, waste & finance systems can unlock US$20 trillion a year by 2070, save millions of lives, & lift millions out of poverty.

ow.ly/AFjE50XG8bI #UNEA7
December 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
📰 A new study encourages a fresh approach to #ClimateAdaptation by blending local knowledge with science.

Researchers from NOC & partners in Africa & the Pacific show how inclusive planning can tackle threats like habitat loss & destructive fishing.

Read more: noc.ac.uk/news/merging...
December 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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🔊Paper alert🔊

Enhancement of coastal flood mitigation by implementing hybrid flood defences integrating hard engineering and nature-based solutions🌊

by Matsoukis et al. in STOTEN @elsevierconnect.bsky.social

🔗https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181063
@noc.ac.uk @ukri.org #CoOpt #SMMRUK
December 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
#ICYMI our Ocean Tipping Points webinar is now available for replay! 🍿🗣️🌊

youtube.com/watch?v=pmz-...

#COP30 #TippingPoints #Oceanscience
November 26, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Fantastic to be collaborating with @guralpsystems.bsky.social to deliver our Full Ocean Fibre promgramme.

This project uses acoustic and fingerprinting techniques to identify ocean processes and provide an unprecedented view of the deep N Atlantic from existing cables.

👉 noc.ac.uk/projects/ful...
@noc.ac.uk selects @guralpsystems.bsky.social for long-term Ocean Bottom Seismometer partnership to support current and future offshore seismic research with our reusable, autonomous Aquarius OBS.

Full article: lnkd.in/eCDYHz8c
More about Full Ocean Fibre project:
noc.ac.uk/projects/ful...
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Cabo Verde seamounts oases of life🌋🐋🪸🌊

New collaborative article highlights Cabo Verde's seamounts biodiversity, ecological role and socioeconomic relevance.
@st.ieo.es @unibarcelonathe.bsky.social

Read more:
noc.ac.uk/news/seamoun...

📷 Luso/iMirabilis2/iAtlantic Project
📷 JacobGonzalez-Solis
November 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
New species of deep-sea coral found living on polymetallic nodules. 🪨🪸

A team of international scientists have recently discovered a deep-sea coral is are specially adapted to live at depth, in complete darkness, and whose only known habitat is attached to the nodules.

🔗 noc.ac.uk/news/hidden-...
November 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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🔊New paper alert 🔊

🌊Spatial and Temporal Variation in Wave Overtopping Across a
Coastal Structure Based on One Year of Field Observations 🌊

by J. Brown @noc.ac.uk with @plymbiomarsci.bsky.social Network Rail and SW Coastal monitoring

🔗https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13112194

#wirewall @ukri.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The #BBNJ Bill is moving through parliament, passed by the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk last night, it will now move to the @houseoflords.parliament.uk.

NOC is proud to have contributed to the scientific basis of this Bill 🌊
November 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We’re delighted to be a part of the UK Government's Blue Belt Programme #BeyondTheReef26 expedition launching in January 2026 aboard RRS James Cook,

This expedition will fill gaps in knowledge about deep-water marine ecosystems in the Caribbean. 🌊🚢
November 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
📚 Hot off the press 🌊

Out today, new book offers an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the provisions of the BBNJ Agreement, and features “A Scientific Perspective on the BBNJ Agreement” chapter by NOC’s Prof Alex Rogers.

🔗 brnw.ch/bbnj

#BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty #OceanScience
November 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🌊Online Ocean Tipping Points talk🗣️

Next Monday we’re hosting a panel of experts to discuss Ocean Tipping Points, as part of #COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion webinar series.

Add to your calendar 🗓️
brnw.ch/oceantipping...

🇧🇷 10:00 GMT-3
🇬🇧 13:00 GMT
#UNOceanDecade #TippingPoints #GTPR2025 #OceanScience
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It was fantastic to share our new Strategy launch event with key collaborators, stakeholders, researchers, government representatives and friends of NOC at the Science Museum on Monday night. ✨🌊

For more about our new strategy visit
👉 strategy.noc.ac.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🌊 Today is #WorldTsunamiAwarenessDay

While 5 Nov is known for Guy Fawkes Night in the UK, globally it’s a day to raise awareness of tsunami risk.

At NOC, we're advancing detection & resilience, from tide gauges to fibre optic sensing.

Discover more lnkd.in/gEfxCrSF

#GetToHigherGround #TsunamiDay
November 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM
We’re proud to launch our new 10-year strategy: by deepening our knowledge of the ocean, we help every living thing on our planet flourish.

Our focus:
🌎 Climate 🐟Biodiversity 🌪️ Hazards & Pollution 🌊 Sustainable Marine Economy 🧊 Arctic changes.

Watch through our eyes here: 🎬 youtu.be/v6MSq2Qi2Sk
Our Vision For The Next Decade
YouTube video by National Oceanography Centre
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM