National Oceanography Centre

14/06/2026

James Ketchell Adventure! What an inspiration!

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

🏆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 🚴), air (2019🚁) and now sea (2026 ⛵️)!

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

Who’s coming to our Open Day on Sunday?! 🤖🌊🚢🐙🔬🦑

Here’s a sneak peek! 👀

12/06/2026

🌊 Ocean mythbusting!👻

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

👊 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!

🧊 CLAIM: Melting ice won’t cause sea levels to rise. FALSE ❌
🌒 CLAIM: Only the Moon affects the Earth’s tides. FALSE ❌
🌊The earth sea levels are not rising. FALSE ❌

Dive in here👇

Why sea levels are rising - despite what some socials say

11/06/2026

🌊 Reminder! It's our annual Open Day THIS Sunday! 💙

Plan your visit with our map and schedule so you don't miss out on your favourite exhibit or live talk. 🤗🗺️

Our fantastic line up of live talks run throughout the day including:
🦾 🤖 Exploring the Depths: ROV Live Demonstrations
🌊 🚢 Living on the ocean: Science at sea - with a live link to the RRS Discovery
🛡️ 🌋 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! 🔬👨‍💻
Step aboard a research ship in virtual reality, or get hands on creating a sea floor with our 'Mud on the Move' exhibit. 👀🪏
Or, you might be interested in nature-based ocean solutions or talking to a friendly researcher about ocean career paths. 🌱🎓

Discover all this, and more! 👇 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

08/06/2026

This World Ocean Day, we’re celebrating the one Ocean that connects us all 🌊 💙 🌍

From the deepest trenches to the tiniest drifting organisms, our ocean shapes our climate, weather, and life on Earth in ways we’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. 🕵💙🦕

What's your favourite? 🐙💭❓

08/06/2026

📣 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.

💙 This landmark publication brings together global expertise to provide the most comprehensive evidence‑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! 👏

🔗 Find the full report here: https://orlo.uk/w2h13

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04/06/2026

You're invited! 🤗🦀🐋

It’s time to dive into the world of oceanography and gain a new appreciation for our planet’s most mysterious and important ecosystem! 🌎

Whether you’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. 🐙🌋🌊

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

📅 Sunday 14 June 2026
📍 NOC, Southampton, Gate 4
🎫 See link in comments

04/06/2026

Liverpool locals, here's your reminder about this funky, futuristic and FREE ocean-inspired event happening this Sunday!
🐟🧑‍🩰🔮 🎭 🌊

Liverpool, you're invited to an ocean party set in 2050! 🪩🌊🔮

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 Ocean’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! 👀

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

🎟️FREE
📍Scale Liverpool, L3 8HL
🗓️ Sun 7 Jun 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM