National Oceanography Centre

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

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 - Europe’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.

🚨 10 days left to apply for our 2026 Virtual Work Experience Week! 🌊If you're a UK student aged 14–19 with an interest i...
01/06/2026

🚨 10 days left to apply for our 2026 Virtual Work Experience Week! 🌊

If you're a UK student aged 14–19 with an interest in ocean science, STEM, creativity, or alternative career pathways, this opportunity is for you! 🤗

This year’s exciting programme explores:
❄️ Arctic science, change & global challenges
🔬 Ocean-related STEM careers & interdisciplinary research
🤝 Networking with real scientists and like-minded students
💡 Designing solutions to real-world marine and social issues
📄 Essential career skills including CV writing & career planning
🌍 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in STEM

This is a fantastic, interactive and inspiring course with a difference.
But don’t just take our word for it… hear from previous students 👇🗣️

🌟 “It could’ve been a boring week but it wasn’t because of the great people running it and all the amazing students who took part.”

💬 “I learned stuff that is actually useful, with more freedom to explore different learning styles.”

🧠 “It was an opportunity to combine science and creativity without curriculum limitations.”

⏳Applications extended until 11 June
📅 Course dates: Weekdays, 5–12 August 2026
💻 Fully virtual

If you know a young person who would thrive in a creative, collaborative STEM environment, please share this opportunity with them 🙌💌
Creative Tuition

We're hiring! We have some fantastic new opportunities to join NOC! 👇🌊🛠️ Electro Technical Officer🤖 ROV Engineering Mana...
01/06/2026

We're hiring! We have some fantastic new opportunities to join NOC! 👇🌊

🛠️ Electro Technical Officer
🤖 ROV Engineering Manager
👥 Head of Internal Communications
🪸 Engagement Assistant (External Communications)

🌡️ Heatwave here…but not everywhere!While many of us in the UK were experiencing rising temperatures this past week, cre...
30/05/2026

🌡️ Heatwave here…but not everywhere!

While many of us in the UK were experiencing rising temperatures this past week, crews aboard RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook were seeing two very different worlds at sea:

☀️ Warm conditions in the Atlantic near the UK and Ireland
🧊 Sea ice and cold temperatures in the Labrador Sea

It’s a great reminder of just how diverse and dynamic our ocean really is.

The countdown is on for our on 14 June! Have you booked your tickets yet?! ⏳😱 Uncover the wonders of the ocean through...
28/05/2026

The countdown is on for our on 14 June! Have you booked your tickets yet?! ⏳

😱 Uncover the wonders of the ocean through interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and engaging presentations.
🐙 Meet inspirational marine scientists and engineers, learn about cutting-edge research and explore the fascinating world that exists beneath the waves.

Our family fun day at NOC celebrates World Ocean Day and marks our 30 years of marine science in Southampton!
Tickets are free for our annual but spaces are limited!

📅 Sunday 14 June 2026
📍NOC in Southampton, Gate 4
🎫 Book your slot (for FREE) at link in comments!

26/05/2026

❄ Here's some polar Sunday reading / watching / listening for you - even if you can't make it to Dundee to visit us!

Be transported to other worlds inspired by the history of RRS Discovery, adventure and exploration. We've compiled something for you to read, to watch, and to listen to below:

📚 READ: Discover 500 years of ships named Discovery in our newest blog post, kindly written by our volunteer, Gemma: https://dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk/story/discovering-the-discoveries/
📺 WATCH: Take a tour of RRS Discovery with a twist! Disney veteran Sarah Airriess shares how Discovery acted as a drawing reference for her graphic novel adaptation of The Worst Journey in the World: https://youtu.be/UaB8TppZyj4
📻 LISTEN: What was life on a Royal Research Ship a century ago like? Emma Guest from University of Southampton Library shares fascinating insights from the National Oceanography Centre Archive: https://youtu.be/ypW7cHURnu4

Wherever you are in the world, you can keep connected to all of us aboard RRS Discovery through our YouTube channel and blog. Let us know what kinds of content you would like to see in future in the comments below.

📷: The Tenements, photograph taken by Herbert Ponting on the Terra Nova Expedition: (L-R) Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates, Cecil Meares, Edward Atkinson.

Liverpool, you're invited to an ocean party set in 2050! 🪩🌊🔮Inspired by the research of NOC scientist Dr Marta Payo Payo...
25/05/2026

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

🌡️ Marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense, with the number of events doubling over the past 40 years. 🌊...
22/05/2026

🌡️ Marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense, with the number of events doubling over the past 40 years. 🌊

Scientists and researchers from across the UK and Ireland came together at our Southampton site this week to share the latest research on forecasting, monitoring, impacts, and risks associated with marine heatwaves.

From climate projections and integrated monitoring to aquaculture impacts and seagrass restoration, the breadth of interdisciplinary work highlighted both the scale of the challenge and the importance of collaboration across the scientific community.

This meeting was important step forward in strengthening coordination, identifying evidence gaps, and improving our understanding of how marine heatwaves affect ecosystems, industries, and coastal communities.

Dr Zoe Jacobs , whose research focuses on understanding the dynamics and impacts of marine heatwaves, who led the event in Southampton adds "The event enabled new opportunities for collaboration and helped the scientific community identify the critical evidence gaps we need to address to better understand and evaluate the impacts of marine heatwaves."

You're invited! 🤗🦀🐋It’s time to dive into the world of oceanography and gain a new appreciation for our planet’s most my...
21/05/2026

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

21/05/2026



🎙️ “Socio-oceanography in practice: how ocean physics shapes human wellbeing and policy pathways”
👉 Ekaterina Popova National Oceanography Centre

With over 25 years of experience researching how the ocean 🌊 shapes ecosystems, economies and policy decisions, leading major projects that connect science and public policy.

More ℹ️ https://ismscadiz.es/conferencias-invitadas

Universidad de Cádiz UA - Universitat d'Alacant / Universidad de Alicante Universitat de Barcelona Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir ULPGC Universidade de Vigo

🚨 Applications for our 2026 Virtual Work Experience Week are now live! 🌊If you're a UK student aged 14–19 with an intere...
20/05/2026

🚨 Applications for our 2026 Virtual Work Experience Week are now live! 🌊

If you're a UK student aged 14–19 with an interest in ocean science, STEM, creativity, or alternative career pathways, this opportunity is for you. But don’t just take our word for it… hear from previous students 👇🗣️

🌟 “It could’ve been a boring week but it wasn’t because of the great people running it and all the amazing students who took part.”

💬 “I learned stuff that is actually useful, with more freedom to explore different learning styles.”

🧠 “It was an opportunity to combine science and creativity without curriculum limitations.”

This year’s exciting programme explores:
❄️ Arctic science, change & global challenges
🔬 Ocean-related STEM careers & interdisciplinary research
🤝 Networking with real scientists and like-minded students
💡 Designing solutions to real-world marine and social issues
📄 Essential career skills including CV writing & career planning
🌍 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in STEM

⏳Applications extended until 11 June
📅 Course dates: Weekdays, 5–12 August 2026
💻 Fully virtual

If you know a young person who would thrive in a creative, collaborative STEM environment, please share this opportunity with them 🙌💌
Creative Tuition

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