National Oceanography Centre

National Oceanography Centre By gaining a deeper knowledge of the ocean, we help every living thing on our planet flourish. ๐ŸŒŠ

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) undertakes integrated ocean research and technology development from the coast to the deep ocean. It provides long-term marine science capability including: major facilities; sustained ocean observing, mapping and survey; data management, and scientific advice. The National Oceanography Centre is an independent self-governing organisation - a charitable compa

ny limited by guarantee. The NOC is funded by UK Research and Innovation to work on National Capability programmes, and manages on its behalf, the National Marine Equipment Pool - Europeโ€™s largest fleet of autonomous and robotic vehicles, and two state of the art research ships RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook. The NOC has two sites, Southampton and Liverpool, and employs around 650 staff. We are co-located at both sites with leading UK Universities, giving us a unique position in UK marine research.

James Ketchell Adventure! What an inspiration!We were so proud to be part of NOC Ambassador Jamesโ€™ homecoming yesterday,...
14/06/2026

James Ketchell Adventure! What an inspiration!

We were so proud to be part of NOC Ambassador Jamesโ€™ homecoming yesterday, after he spent A YEAR sailing around the world!

๐Ÿ†James, already a World Record holder, has now achieved another incredible feat - being the first person ever to have circumnavigated the globe by land (2013 ๐Ÿšด), air (2019๐Ÿš) and now sea (2026 โ›ต๏ธ)!

Stay tuned to find out more about his journey in the coming weeks, including how he contributed to ocean science!

But for now, join us in celebrating this mammoth achievement!

The International SeaKeepers Society Beyondly
Kindled Spirit The Baton Of Hope Premier Marinas

12/06/2026
12/06/2026

Whoโ€™s coming to our Open Day on Sunday?! ๐Ÿค–๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿšข๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿฆ‘

Hereโ€™s a sneak peek! ๐Ÿ‘€

๐ŸŒŠ Ocean mythbusting!๐Ÿ‘ปIt can sometimes be hard to know if things you hear and read are facts or fiction. ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ‘Š NOC's Dr Andr...
12/06/2026

๐ŸŒŠ Ocean mythbusting!๐Ÿ‘ป

It can sometimes be hard to know if things you hear and read are facts or fiction. ๐Ÿค”

๐Ÿ‘Š NOC's Dr Andrew Matthews and Dr Edward Doherty had the opportunity to debunk some ocean 'facts' in celebration of World Ocean Week with BBC Bitesize's Other Side of the Story!

๐ŸงŠ CLAIM: Melting ice wonโ€™t cause sea levels to rise. FALSE โŒ
๐ŸŒ’ CLAIM: Only the Moon affects the Earthโ€™s tides. FALSE โŒ
๐ŸŒŠThe earth sea levels are not rising. FALSE โŒ

Dive in here๐Ÿ‘‡

Why sea levels are rising - despite what some socials say

๐ŸŒŠ Reminder! It's our annual Open Day THIS Sunday! ๐Ÿ’™Plan your visit with our map and schedule so you don't miss out on yo...
11/06/2026

๐ŸŒŠ Reminder! It's our annual Open Day THIS Sunday! ๐Ÿ’™

Plan your visit with our map and schedule so you don't miss out on your favourite exhibit or live talk. ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

Our fantastic line up of live talks run throughout the day including:
๐Ÿฆพ ๐Ÿค– Exploring the Depths: ROV Live Demonstrations
๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿšข Living on the ocean: Science at sea - with a live link to the RRS Discovery
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ ๐ŸŒ‹ Gladiators vs Volcanoes - discover how volcanoes shape our planet with

Our exhibits will take you on a journey discovering everything from what ocean science looked like 100 years ago to how AI is used for plankton research! ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ป
Step aboard a research ship in virtual reality, or get hands on creating a sea floor with our 'Mud on the Move' exhibit. ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿช
Or, you might be interested in nature-based ocean solutions or talking to a friendly researcher about ocean career paths. ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŽ“

Discover all this, and more! ๐Ÿ‘‡ The full schedule is in the comments.

Special thanks to Plymouth Marine Laboratory scientists, who will join live talks from the RRS Discovery, and to our delivery staff and students from the School of Ocean and Earth Science at University of Southampton!

08/06/2026
This World Ocean Day, weโ€™re celebrating the one Ocean that connects us all ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ’™ ๐ŸŒFrom the deepest trenches to the tiniest...
08/06/2026

This World Ocean Day, weโ€™re celebrating the one Ocean that connects us all ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ’™ ๐ŸŒ

From the deepest trenches to the tiniest drifting organisms, our ocean shapes our climate, weather, and life on Earth in ways weโ€™re still uncovering.

We continue to be wowed by its scale, power, and complexity.

Explore our ocean facts and see how much more there is to discover beneath the surface. ๐Ÿ•ต๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฆ•

What's your favourite? ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’ญโ“

๐Ÿ“ฃ This World Ocean Day we are pleased to share the launch of TheThird World Ocean Assessment, which was contributed to b...
08/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ This World Ocean Day we are pleased to share the launch of TheThird World Ocean Assessment, which was contributed to by several of our researchers.

๐Ÿ’™ This landmark publication brings together global expertise to provide the most comprehensive evidenceโ€‘based understanding of how the ocean is changing, and why a healthy and safe ocean matters for society and future generations.

Congratulations to our staff for their work on the chapters! ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ”— Find the full report here: https://orlo.uk/w2h13

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You're invited! ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿ‹Itโ€™s time to dive into the world of oceanography and gain a new appreciation for our planetโ€™s most my...
04/06/2026

You're invited! ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿ‹

Itโ€™s time to dive into the world of oceanography and gain a new appreciation for our planetโ€™s most mysterious and important ecosystem! ๐ŸŒŽ

Whether youโ€™re passionate about marine life, love learning or simply seeking a day out with a difference, our open event offers a splash of something exciting for everyone.

Dive into the ocean's mysteries with interactive displays, fun activities, and informative talks. ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŒ‹๐ŸŒŠ

Entry to our annual Open Day is free, but spaces are limited so booking is essential!

๐Ÿ“… Sunday 14 June 2026
๐Ÿ“ NOC, Southampton, Gate 4
๐ŸŽซ See link in comments

Liverpool locals, here's your reminder about this funky, futuristic and FREE ocean-inspired event happening this Sunday!...
04/06/2026

Liverpool locals, here's your reminder about this funky, futuristic and FREE ocean-inspired event happening this Sunday!
๐ŸŸ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿฉฐ๐Ÿ”ฎ ๐ŸŽญ ๐ŸŒŠ

Liverpool, you're invited to an ocean party set in 2050! ๐Ÿชฉ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ”ฎ

Inspired by the research of NOC scientist Dr Marta Payo Payo, 'Fish in a Kettle' is a choose-you-own-adventure style theatre perfomance in celebration of World Ocean Day 2026.

Moving through the interactive performance, you'll encounter different possible futures through fragments of the Oceanโ€™s life. No two journeys are the same.

This strange and playful experience floats between theatre, scientific research, the voices of Merseyside, as well as our darkest imaginings and most hopeful dreams! ๐Ÿ‘€

The performance will be followed by a Q&A with the theatre makers@LabRatsCollective and Dr Marta Payo Payo!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธFREE
๐Ÿ“Scale Liverpool, L3 8HL
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sun 7 Jun 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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