Welcome to the National Oceanography Centre
Autosub measures submarine flows in the Black Sea
Investigating impact of submarine flows on the seafloor
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Taking the Lead
The strategic priorities of the National Oceanography Centre
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Watching green patterns from space
Using satellites and ships to study phytoplankton
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New ship handed over
A new ship to serve the UK Marine science community
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Clownfish close up
Photo of the week
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Autosub3
NOC's Strategic Priorities
Feature: Dr Steph Henson
New RRS Discovery
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Latest News
NOC’s research evaluated as world class
August 5, 2013
Research carried out by scientists at the National Oceanography Centre is “world class”.
That is the verdict of an independent panel of experts in a...
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Rare UK tsunami was caused by a...
August 5, 2013
Important estuarine habitats...
August 1, 2013
Scientists discover new...
July 18, 2013
UK research ships – improving...
July 23, 2013
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Events
4-7 August - International...
NOC is hosting the second biennial International Workshop on Rock Physics at Southampton this week with about 80 delegates attending.
PSMSL 80th Anniversary Sea Level...
The Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level (PSMSL) will host a workshop on major research topics in sea level science in order to commemorate its 80th...
Dynamics of shelf seas - a...
Following a distinguished 35 year career working for NERC at IOS Liverpool, later to be re-branded the Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory and from April...
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- Science impacts Rapid population growth and global warming are creating unprecedented challenges in which the oceans will play an important role.
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- Graduate Studies Postgraduate training at PhD level in a world leading, dynamic research environment
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Latest Research Publications
The Design and Development of an Irish Sea Passenger-Ferry-Based Oceanographic... Combining point correlation maps with self-organising maps to compare observed and... Control of Mode and Intermediate Water Mass Properties in Drake Passage by the... View more publications→
NOC working with the Marine Science Community
Delivery Partners
Working in partnership with the UK marine science community
Working with its partners NOC delivers Natural Environment Research Council marine science national capability.
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Hosting Partners
Working with the Universities of Liverpool and Southampton
This creates a highly stimulating collaborative research community with shared facilities and close day-to-day interaction.
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International Partners
International and Strategic Partnerships
Oceanography and earth sciences are truly international pursuits. NOC collaborates with colleagues around the world.
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