Diary of an Ex-CEO with Professor Ed Hill CBE: Early Beginnings (Part 1) National Oceanography Centre 2026-09-26 | Diary of an Ex-CEO with Professor Ed Hill CBE: Early Beginnings (Part 1)
The Integral Part Marine Snow Plays in Fuelling the Oceans Twilight Zone | Into the Blue Podcast National Oceanography Centre 2023-12-20 | Dreaming of a white Christmas? In the ocean's twilight zone it's a reality every day! In our first Christmas special, Dr Chelsey Baker and Dr Zoe Jacobs learn all about what marine snow is and how important it is in feeding and maintaining the marine ecosystem.Go under the surface and discover more about the twilight zone - noc.ac.uk/under-the-surface/twilight-zoneLearn more about the BIO-Carbon project - bio-carbon.ac.ukKeep up to date with the latest ocean news from NOC - noc.ac.uk/newsInto the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
Deep Dive Discussion: NOCs Involvement at COP28 National Oceanography Centre 2023-12-07 | Providing the ocean with a voice in the world of policy will help towards securing its future and raising awareness for its importance. Professor Ed Hill CBE, NOC's Chief Executive, and Alan Evans, NOC's Head of Marine Policy, sat down ahead of COP28 in Dubai to discuss the ocean's history with COP and some of the breakthroughs that have led to the ocean having a bigger importance than ever at the conference.Find out what NOC are getting up to at COP28 - noc.ac.uk/partnerships/our-international-role/national-oceanography-centre-cop28Learn more about the Ocean Pavilion - oceanpavilion-cop.org
Is the El Niño Phenomenon Causing Extreme Temperatures in Our Ocean? | Into the Blue Podcast National Oceanography Centre 2023-12-06 | The temperature of our ocean has been increasing with records being broken across the world in 2023, but what is causing this? Dr Joel Hirschi and Dr Zoe Jacobs sit down to discuss why this might be happening, and how the 'El Niño' climate phenomenon may be playing a key part in these changes.Check out our under the surface page on marine heatwaves - noc.ac.uk/under-the-surface/marine-heatwavesKeep up to date with the latest ocean news from NOC - noc.ac.uk/newsInto the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
How Ocean Bottle are enabling people to be part of the fight against plastic pollution 👊 National Oceanography Centre 2023-11-29 | ...
Roundtable Discussion: The Importance of the Ocean Being Part of the Conversation at COP28 National Oceanography Centre 2023-11-24 | The National Oceanography Centre are once again partnering with leaders in ocean science, engineering and policy to host the Ocean Pavilion at this years Conference of the Parties, or COP, in Dubai from the 30th November to the 12th December 2023.Peter Ryde sat down with 3 members of NOC's delegation (Dr Chelsey Baker, Dr BB Cael and Dr Claire Evans) to discuss their areas of expertise, what they are looking to get out of the conference and how they are helping to ensure ocean science leads climate solutions now and in the future.Learn more about NOC's involvement in COP28 on our website - noc.ac.uk/partnerships/our-international-role/national-oceanography-centre-cop28
How Ocean Bottle Are Helping to Fight Plastic Pollution in Our Ocean | Into the Blue Podcast National Oceanography Centre 2023-11-22 | Will Pearson, Co-Founder of Ocean Bottle, tells us the inspiration behind setting up the company, the extent of the damage caused by plastic pollution across the world, and how a reusable ocean bottle can make a real difference in coastal communities.Find out more about Ocean Bottle - oceanbottle.coNOC's research into the effects of plastics on our ocean - noc.ac.uk/under-the-surface/ocean-plasticsKeep up to date with the latest ocean news from NOC - noc.ac.uk/newsInto the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
The 2023 Marine Autonomy and Technology Showcase (MATS)! 🤖 National Oceanography Centre 2023-11-14 | ...
What is the BORA Blue Ocean Research Alliance®? | Into the Blue Podcast National Oceanography Centre 2023-11-08 | It's important for science and industry to work together to build knowledge and understanding of the world’s oceans to create a sustainable marine future. NOC Innovations' Phil Bishop and Subsea7's Liz James discuss the inception and successes of the BORA Blue Ocean Research Alliance® and what it's future holds.Discover the BORA Blue Ocean Research Alliance® - blueoceanresearchalliance.comFind out more about Subsea7 - subsea7.com/en/index.htmlNOC Innovations - noc-innovations.comKeep up to date with the latest ocean news from NOC - noc.ac.uk/newsInto the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
Socio-Oceanography: Connecting Ocean and Societal Challenges and Impacts | Into the Blue Podcast National Oceanography Centre 2023-10-25 | The ocean is intrinsically linked to societies across the world, which means issues relating to the ocean and our ecosystem also have an impact on land. Dr Katya Popova and Dr Zoe Jacobs discuss Socio-Oceanography, NOC's new cross-cutting theme that aims to promote integrated marine research inclusive of strong social science that is required for the delivery of sustainable ocean futures.Find out more about Socio-Oceanography: projects.noc.ac.uk/socio-oceanographyRead the recently released paper: frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1209356/fullKeep up to date with the latest ocean news from NOC - noc.ac.uk/newsInto the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
What’s the Best Marine Life to Capture in Photography? 🦭 National Oceanography Centre 2023-10-17 | ...
Photographer Lewis Jefferies On How To Take The Perfect Underwater Photo | Into the Blue Podcast National Oceanography Centre 2023-10-11 | Everyone loves a photo of marine life in its natural habitat - but how much work goes into capturing beautiful animals and life under the sea? Filmmaker and photographer Lewis Jefferies tells us how it's done plus some incredible stories of his adventures taking that perfect photo underwater.Check out some of Lewis' incredible work on his website - lewismjefferies.myportfolio.comWhen we worked together at the Isle of Man - youtu.be/L31kciNf2SEKeep up to date with the latest ocean news from NOC - noc.ac.uk/newsInto the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
A New Technique Detects Harmful Algal Blooms in Minutes National Oceanography Centre 2023-10-06 | Dr Jonathan McQuillan, Molecular Biologist and Analytical Chemist at NOC, takes a deeper dive into the new genetic testing approach to test for toxic algae recently developed by NOC. This exciting new method can be more accurate, significantly faster and potentially far cheaper and was able to predict a rise at least 4 weeks earlier than the microscope method.Check out the full story on our website - noc.ac.uk/news/artificial-intelligence-successfully-predicts-toxins-uk-seafoodCheck out our news splash on the new approach - youtu.be/QTm4YTxpZPQ
News Splash: The New Genetic Testing Approach to Predict Toxic Algae Using Artificial Intelligence National Oceanography Centre 2023-10-06 | NOC scientists have developed a new genetic testing approach to be used alongside artificial intelligence (AI) to test for toxic algae that can potentially result in severe and fatal sickness in humans.This exciting new method developed by the Ocean Technology & Engineering (OTE) Group at NOC can be more accurate, significantly faster and potentially far cheaper. Dr Jonathan McQuillan, Molecular Biologist and Analytical Chemist, talks us through the method that was able to predict a rise in toxic algae at least 4 weeks earlier than the microscope method in our latest news splash.Check out the full story on our website - noc.ac.uk/news/artificial-intelligence-successfully-predicts-toxins-uk-seafoodTake a deeper dive into the new approach - youtu.be/y9Qkgqtu7jc
The Marine Autonomy & Technology Showcase (MATS) National Oceanography Centre 2023-10-02 | The Marine Autonomy Technology Showcase (MATS) is a key event in the marine technology calendar, attracting delegates from around the world, hosted at the National Oceanography Centre’s (NOC) dockside location in Southampton, UK.The following video was filmed during 2022's iteration of MATS where we spoke to leading voices in the marine technology community including NOC's Huw Gullick, Sonardyne's Aidan Thorn, University of Southampton's Blair Thornton, Maritime UK's Lorna Wagner, SMI's Emma Johnson and Ploughshare's Steve Rice.Find out more and register for the 2023 event, taking place on 7th-9th November in Southampton, on our website - noc-events.co.uk/mats-2023
Planning the Expeditions That Enable Ground Breaking Scientific Research | Into the Blue Podcast National Oceanography Centre 2023-09-27 | Expeditions on research ships take place all over the world and form a key part of scientific research. Dr Eleanor Darlington joins Dr Zoe Jacobs to give us a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into planning an expedition including unexpected challenges and tricky timeframes.Learn more about our Research Ships, the National Marine Equipment Pool and our National Marine Facilities here - noc.ac.uk/facilitiesKeep up to date with the latest ocean news from NOC - noc.ac.uk/newsInto the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
Boaty McBoatface @ The National Museum of the Royal Navy! 🫡 National Oceanography Centre 2023-09-15 | Say hello to Boaty McBoatface at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in the 'Worlds Beneath the Waves' exhibition!
Autonomous Vehicles: From Concept to Reality | Into the Blue Podcast National Oceanography Centre 2023-09-13 | Autonomous vehicles are some of the most vital pieces of equipment scientists and researchers use to understand more about our ocean. Dr Zoe Jacobs gets the perspective of an engineer from Shivan Ramdhanie as they run through the process of developing, testing and commissioning a vehicle.Find out more about NOC's newest autonomous vehicle, AH-1, here - youtu.be/DgNYn8g8ZaQKeep up to date with the latest ocean news from NOC - noc.ac.uk/newsInto the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
Studying the Impacts of Hunga Volcano Eruption National Oceanography Centre 2023-09-08 | Join Dr Mike Clare and Dr Izzy Yeo as they take a deeper dive into the impacts of the 2022 Hunga Volcano eruption by looking at some sediment cores taken from the area around the volcano just after the eruption and discussing what they can tell us about the impact it had on the surrounding marine environment.Learn about Mike and Izzy's groundbreaking study into the impacts of the eruption on our website - noc.ac.uk/news/fastest-underwater-flow-earth-created-most-explosive-volcanic-eruption-ever-recordedFind out more about the Hunga Volcano in News Splash - youtu.be/KZ-4euSMRwgAccess the paper here - science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adi3038
News Splash: Impacts of the Most Explosive Volcanic Eruption Ever Recorded National Oceanography Centre 2023-09-08 | In January 2022, the eruption of the submerged Hunga Volcano triggered fatal tsunamis and pressure waves that travelled around the planet.New research led by NOC has shown that major impacts were also felt far below the sea surface, when erupted volcanic material plunged straight into the ocean. Joint lead-scientists on the new paper, Dr Mike Clare and Dr Izzy Yeo, discuss these impacts including how the eruption cut subsea cables that connected Tonga’s telecommunications to the rest of the world.Read the full story on our website - noc.ac.uk/news/fastest-underwater-flow-earth-created-most-explosive-volcanic-eruption-ever-recordedAccess the paper here - science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adi3038Learn more about how our scientists study the impacts of Volcanoes - youtu.be/XPSKlvJuqXE
What Corals Tell Us About the Health of the Ocean and Scuba Diving Stories | Into the Blue Podcast National Oceanography Centre 2023-08-30 | Corals aren't just a beautiful eye-catching feature of the ocean, they provide key indicators of how healthy our ocean is. Dr Sara Fowell and Dr Zoe Jacobs talks how climate change is affecting corals, the increasing acidity of the ocean plus some incredible scuba diving stories - including a rather unfortunate encounter with a manta ray!Learn more about Sara's ocean acidification research - youtu.be/8Qpaj1EFlx4Keep up to date with the latest ocean news from NOC - noc.ac.uk/newsInto the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
The Legacy of RRS Discovery: How Scientific Expeditions Have Evolved National Oceanography Centre 2023-08-17 | Expeditions to unexplored and remote parts of the world have played a key role in helping us understand our oceans for over 100 years, but how exactly have they changed over time and are there any similarities in how we explore now compared to the first expeditions?Ali Gellatly, Director of Ship & Facilities at Dundee Heritage Trust, and Professor Richard Lampitt, Biogeochemist at NOC, discuss the legacy of RRS Discovery and some of the methods of collecting information about the ocean from not only the current Discovery but also the first Discovery and the famous expedition led by Captain Scott at the start of the 20th century.The video was filmed onboard Scott's Discovery in Dundee as part of our #Discovery100 celebrations in June 2023. Find out more about #Discovery100 here: noc.ac.uk/facilities/research-ships/100-years-discovery-resourcesVisit Discovery Point in Dundee: rrsdiscovery.co.ukLearn about RRS Discovery: noc.ac.uk/facilities/ships/rrs-discovery
Why Are We Experiencing Marine Heatwaves and How Do We Tackle Them? | Into the Blue Podcast National Oceanography Centre 2023-08-16 | You've likely experienced a heatwave on land - but did you know heatwaves can occur in the ocean too? Dr Jules Kajtar joins Dr Zoe Jacobs to discuss how marine heatwaves can negatively impact the marine environment on which we depend and what NOC is doing to tackle them.Go under the surface to learn more about marine heatwaves - noc.ac.uk/science/under-the-surface/marine-heatwavesKeep up to date with the latest ocean news from NOC - noc.ac.uk/newsInto the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
Dee Caffari & Conrad Humphreys Incredible Tales of Sailing Around the World | Into the Blue Podcast National Oceanography Centre 2023-08-02 | There are many ways to experience the ocean - but none quite as incredible as sailing around the world! British sailing royalty Dee Caffari MBE and Conrad Humphreys join the podcast for a bumper episode where they talk about their incredible achievements, some standout moments from their voyages plus the changes to the ocean they've witnessed first hand and how the sport is adapting to survive.Learn more about Dee Caffari MBE - deecaffari.co.ukLearn more about Conrad Humphreys - conradhumphreys.comInto the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
Inside NOC with Earth Minutes EP3: Marine Autonomy National Oceanography Centre 2023-07-23 | Have you heard about Boaty McBoatface, but not sure what it is?Join us to explore inside NOC to meet Matt who gave us the low-down. From understanding submarines to finding doritos packets at deep depths.The history of Autosub development at NOC: noc.ac.uk/technology/technology-archive/story-autosubMore about Earth Minutes: earthminutes.co.uk
How Do We Map and Monitor the Seafloor? | Into the Blue Podcast with ECO Magazine National Oceanography Centre 2023-07-19 | It's an ECO Magazine takeover! To accompany their Deep Dive series, Haley McQueen is joined by Dr Veerle Huvenne to talk all about how the seafloor is mapped and some of the marine management methods used to monitor deep-sea habitats including the use of autonomous technology.Learn more about the efforts to map the seafloor here: noc.ac.uk/news/quarter-ocean-floor-now-mappedCheck out ECO Magazine's Deep Dive II: Marine Environmental Research: ecomagazine.com/magazineInto the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
Inside NOC with Earth Minutes EP2: Ocean Acidification National Oceanography Centre 2023-07-16 | Did you know that the ocean is becoming more acidic? Join us to explore inside NOC to learn more with Dr Sara Fowell, from monitoring the changing pH to dissolving shells.More about sensors development at NOC: noc.ac.uk/technology/technology-development/instruments-sensorsMore about Earth Minutes: earthminutes.co.uk
Inside NOC with Earth Minutes EP1: Microplastics National Oceanography Centre 2023-07-09 | Did you know that there could be more microplastics in the ocean than stars in the sky?Join @earthminutesuk to explore inside NOC to reveal why microplastics are so sneaky - alongside many other plastic facts too! Katsia and her team have been researching the amount and types of plastics in the ocean, which is essential to understand the impacts both on the environment and on us…More about plastics research at NOC: noc.ac.uk/science/under-the-surface/ocean-plasticsMore about Earth Minutes: earthminutes.co.uk
The Huge Network of Robotic Floats That Observe the Ocean | Into the Blue Podcast With ECO Magazine National Oceanography Centre 2023-07-05 | It's an ECO Magazine takeover! To accompany their Deep Dive series, Haley McQueen is joined by Dr Nathan Briggs to introduce us to the Argo program and how the huge network of deployed robotic floats are helping scientists collect large amounts of ocean data.Find out more about NOC's involvement in the Argo program: noc.ac.uk/news/uks-new-fleet-advanced-robotic-floats-deployed-part-global-argo-programmeCheck out ECO Magazine's Deep Dive I: Ocean Observations: http://digital.ecomagazine.com/publication/?i=789106Into the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
Fascinating Stories from Discovery IIs Surgeons and Doctors National Oceanography Centre 2023-06-30 | RRS Discovery II, the second in a long line of famous scientific research ships, travelled on 5 commissions during the early 20th century. Onboard were surgeons and doctors who tended to the needs of the crew in the event of illness or injury. They'd carry a kit like the one shown in this video.As part of our National Oceanographic Library Archive Series, the University of Southampton's Emma Guest recaps some incredible stories captured by the surgeons while onboard these groundbreaking expeditions.Explore the library further - noc.ac.uk/facilities/national-oceanographic-libraryLearn more about RRS Discovery's 100th anniversary here - noc.ac.uk/facilities/research-ships/100-years-discovery-resources
The Camera That Allowed Scientists to See the Deep Ocean National Oceanography Centre 2023-06-29 | Sir Anthony Laughton was a key figure in the advancement of Oceanography and the methods used to study the ocean. He developed the technology to allow scientists to study the ocean bottom at considerable depths, and his work resulted in this underwater camera.As part of our National Oceanographic Library Archive Series, the University of Southampton's Emma Guest tells us all about the camera and even shows us some of the results, including some fascinating negatives.Sir Anthony Laughton - royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsbm.2020.0021Explore the library further - noc.ac.uk/facilities/national-oceanographic-library
The Model of the Seaplane That RESCUED Two Polar Explorers National Oceanography Centre 2023-06-28 | Lincoln Ellsworth, a US polar explorer, and Hollick Kenyon, a British pilot, became trapped on the Ross Ice Shelf after their attempted Transantarctic flight fell short due to fuel shortages in 1933.As part of our National Oceanographic Library Archive Series, the University of Southampton's Emma Guest tells us the story of how a Gipsy Moth Seaplane came to the rescue, with help from a model of the plane.Explore the library further - noc.ac.uk/facilities/national-oceanographic-libraryFind out more about how NOC is at the forefront of scientific exploration here - noc.ac.uk
20th Century Scientists Sketches of Southern Ocean Observations National Oceanography Centre 2023-06-27 | While exploring the ocean onboard RRS Discovery in the early 20th century, scientists were encouraged to take notes and sketches of what they found below the surface.As part of our National Oceanographic Library Archive Series, the University of Southampton's Emma Guest shows us some of the incredibly detailed drawings and illustrations that form a big part of the 'Discovery Reports'.Explore the library further - noc.ac.uk/facilities/national-oceanographic-libraryLearn more about RRS Discovery's 100th anniversary here - noc.ac.uk/facilities/research-ships/100-years-discovery-resources
This 150 YEAR OLD Wine Bottle Travelled on the Famous Challenger Expedition! National Oceanography Centre 2023-06-26 | The Challenger Expedition was one of the most important expeditions in the history of oceanography. Setting sail in 1872, it paved the way for modern scientific expeditions and the way we study the ocean. Many artefacts survived, including this wine bottle.As part of our National Oceanographic Library Archive Series, the University of Southampton's Emma Guest shows us the bottle and even reveals when its contents were drank, which may surprise you!Learn more about the Challenger expedition - youtu.be/TxcKqJHQsyAExplore the library further - noc.ac.uk/facilities/national-oceanographic-library
The Incredible Story of RRS Discovery’s Ancestral Inspiration National Oceanography Centre 2023-06-22 | ...
Whats Life Like as Captain of a Royal Research Ship? | Into the Blue Podcast National Oceanography Centre 2023-06-21 | Did you know NOC run and manage two Royal Research Ships? While undergoing refit in Roysth, Scotland we were lucky enough to catch up with Captain of RRS Discovery Antonio Gatti to find out what it's like to be in charge of a world-class vessel, including his roles and responsibilities, what life is like onboard and some of his favourite expeditions!Learn more about Discovery's 100th anniversary here - noc.ac.uk/facilities/research-ships/100-years-discovery-resourcesFind out how Into the Blue became an award winner - noc.ac.uk/news/award-nocs-blue-podcastInto the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
Everything You Need to Know About RRS Discovery National Oceanography Centre 2023-06-09 | Dr Eleanor Darlington, Head of Marine Facilities Programmes at NOC, runs us through some of the key facts about the Royal Research Ship (RRS) Discovery including facilities, history, some fun facts plus how it helps to enable our scientists to further grow our knowledge of the ocean.Find out more about Discovery 100 on our website: noc.ac.uk/facilities/research-ships/100-years-discovery-resources
Blue Machine: What It Means to Be a Citizen of an Ocean Planet | Into the Blue Podcast National Oceanography Centre 2023-06-08 | All of the Earth's ocean, from the equator to the poles, is a single engine powered by sunlight - a blue machine. One of NOC's Ambassadors, Dr Helen Czerski, kicks off the second season of Into the Blue by telling us all about her new book 'Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes our World' and the journey she took to inspire her writing.Buy Blue Machine now - penguin.co.uk/books/441190/blue-machine-by-czerski-helen/9781911709107Find out more about Helen - helenczerski.netFind out how Into the Blue became an award winner - noc.ac.uk/news/award-nocs-blue-podcastInto the Blue, produced by the National Oceanography Centre in the UK, aims to dive deep into subjects relating to our ocean and it's seas by speaking to experts from the world of oceanography all with the goal of helping the ocean and life within it flourish.
RRS Discovery 2023 Refit Part 2: Dry Dock National Oceanography Centre 2023-05-23 | Join Dr Maaten Furlong (Associate Director of National Marine Facilities), Kevin Williams (Head of Research Ships Engineering) and Antonio Gatti (Captain of RRS Discovery) as they discuss RRS Discovery's refit filmed down in drydock in Rosyth, Scotland.They discuss why the ship is being refitted, what's involved in the process and what's next for the Royal Research Ship.To find out more about the refit visit our website - noc.ac.uk/news/rrs-discovery-celebrates-100th-anniversary-becomes-first-use-babcocks-rosyth-facility
RRS Discovery 2023 Refit Part 1: Preparations National Oceanography Centre 2023-04-27 | The UK’s leading ocean research institution, the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the world class scientific research ship RRS Discovery’s predecessor being designated as a Royal Research Ship (RRS) while the modern RRS Discovery becomes the first Research Vessel to be refitted at Babcock’s Rosyth facility, a mere 35 miles away from the birthplace of the original vessel in Dundee.Read more about the refit here - noc.ac.uk/news/rrs-discovery-celebrates-100th-anniversary-becomes-first-use-babcocks-rosyth-facility
How Will Marine Science Adapt in a Net Zero Future? | Into the Blue Podcast National Oceanography Centre 2023-04-24 | What is meant by the term 'Net Zero' and what is marine science doing to adapt? Leigh Storey, Associate Director of Major Programmes at the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) joins the podcast to give us insight on the groundbreaking Net Zero Oceanographic Capability (NZOC) and shares his thoughts on what research expedition may look like in the future.Learn more in one of our eye-catching animations - youtu.be/ODx-xi7SfNMVisit the NZOC website - nzoc.ac.ukInto the Blue is the National Oceanography Centre's brand new podcast aiming to dive deep into some of oceanography's hottest topics and show how the work we do is helping to learn more about our ocean and combat climate change.
The Twilight Zone - The Most Exciting and Important Place You May Have Never Heard Of! National Oceanography Centre 2023-04-21 | Beneath the surface of the ocean, where sunlight runs out, an important and vast ecosystem teeming with life, begins… from two hundred metres below the surface, and ending at 1km down. The Twilight Zone is a layer of the ocean spanning across the whole of Earth – where the pressure would be equivalent to ten elephants standing on your head!Learn more about the Twilight Zone on our website - noc.ac.uk/science/under-the-surface/twilight-zoneCheck out this episode of the Into the Blue Podcast where we dive into the Twilight Zone - youtu.be/C0ew_8nnhO0
AT-SEA: Boaty McBoatfaces Mission to Monitor and Protect the Marine Environment National Oceanography Centre 2023-04-20 | In September 2022, NOC conducted research with robot submarine Autosub Long Range (ALR), better known as ‘Boaty McBoatface’ on end-of-life oil fields off the coast of the Shetland Islands. Boaty helped to monitor and protect the marine environment in the North Sea and to support industry transition towards its net-zero targets.To find out more about the AT-SEA project visit our website - noc.ac.uk/expeditions/at-sea
The LOST WORLD found near the Southern Ocean’s Hydrothermal Vents... National Oceanography Centre 2023-04-03 | ...
