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Gaining a deeper understanding of our ocean and coastlines through ground-breaking research, collaboration and innovation! 🌊

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If you don't know who we are, NOC is one the UK's leading ocean research charities and our mission is to gain a deeper knowledge of our ocean and help every living thing on our planet flourish.

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📚 Hot off the press 🌊

Out today, new book offers an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the provisions of the BBNJ Agreement, and features “A Scientific Perspective on the BBNJ Agreement” chapter by NOC’s Prof Alex Rogers.

🔗 brnw.ch/bbnj

#BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty #OceanScience
November 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🌊Online Ocean Tipping Points talk🗣️

Next Monday we’re hosting a panel of experts to discuss Ocean Tipping Points, as part of #COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion webinar series.

Add to your calendar 🗓️
brnw.ch/oceantipping...

🇧🇷 10:00 GMT-3
🇬🇧 13:00 GMT
#UNOceanDecade #TippingPoints #GTPR2025 #OceanScience
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It was fantastic to share our new Strategy launch event with key collaborators, stakeholders, researchers, government representatives and friends of NOC at the Science Museum on Monday night. ✨🌊

For more about our new strategy visit
👉 strategy.noc.ac.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🌊 Today is #WorldTsunamiAwarenessDay

While 5 Nov is known for Guy Fawkes Night in the UK, globally it’s a day to raise awareness of tsunami risk.

At NOC, we're advancing detection & resilience, from tide gauges to fibre optic sensing.

Discover more lnkd.in/gEfxCrSF

#GetToHigherGround #TsunamiDay
November 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM
We’re proud to launch our new 10-year strategy: by deepening our knowledge of the ocean, we help every living thing on our planet flourish.

Our focus:
🌎 Climate 🐟Biodiversity 🌪️ Hazards & Pollution 🌊 Sustainable Marine Economy 🧊 Arctic changes.

Watch through our eyes here: 🎬 youtu.be/v6MSq2Qi2Sk
Our Vision For The Next Decade
YouTube video by National Oceanography Centre
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November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We’re excited to join #COP30 via the Virtual Ocean Pavilion, a free interactive online portal.

It’s important to highlight ocean science on the world stage; the Pavilion's inclusive platform is globally accessible.

🌊 Opens 3 Nov
💬Register for free here: cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM
UK Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) has just published the latest rolling update on anthropogenic climate change effects on sea temperature 🌊🌡️.

This update was led by NOC's Dr Richard Cornes.

Read the full report here 👇
www.mccip.org.uk/temperature
October 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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The BODC Argo team are in Woods Hole, MA USA at the @whoi.edu for the ADMT-26 meeting! We have a very exciting week ahead discussing all things Argo data management with teams from all around the world! #OneArgo #ADMT #Argo
October 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Arctic ice melt may make way for shipping passage, but NOC scientists warn of other consequences in new article.

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Prof Len Shaffrey highlights changing weather patterns.

🚢🐋🛜
Dr Jo Hopkins says the lack of sea ice creates commercial opportunities but the environmental risk could not be ignored.
October 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It was fantastic showcasing ocean gliders at the @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social AI Summit yesterday, highlighting how AI can be used for good. ✨

AI in the field of autonomous underwater exploration helps our glider pilots make real time decisions optimising missions for maximum scientific value.
💪🤖🌊
October 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Ecoreefs successfully deployed at The Canyons Marine Conservation Zone!
The National Oceanography Centre REDRESS team precisely deployed 15 ecoreefs to encourage cold-water growth in a restoration experiment on #coral ‘mini-mounds’ within The Canyons Marine Conservation Zone, south-west of the UK.
October 21, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We were proud to see the NOC's work praised in Parliament yesterday by several MPs.

This recognition for our expert input into the BBNJ Bill highlights the vital work of our researchers and scientists as well as our leadership in ocean science and policy.

#BBNJ @rozsavage.bsky.social #oceanscience
October 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Presenting Arctic Science and Innovation for a Changing World.❄️🌍

The Arctic is changing - globally impacting climate, biodiversity, communities and geopolitics.

The Arctic is one of our priority research areas.

Read our vision⬇️
noc.ac.uk/science/arct...
#Assembly2025 #Arctic
October 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
As we prepare for the Arctic Circle #Assembly2025 we're highlighting NOC's Arctic work.

🌡️ The Arctic may be ice-free in summer by 2050, with global impacts. 🌍

Projects like CANARI focus on how this affects extreme weather and the UK. 🇬🇧🌦️

More on our Arctic projects here:
noc.ac.uk/science/arct...
October 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Come do an exciting new PhD project with fieldwork in the Caribbean and S Pacific working on understanding what happens when powerful lahars enter the ocean - with me, @isobelyeo.bsky.social at @noc.ac.uk

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Assessing the impacts of ocean-entering lahars: A globally-important but poorly-understood process at University of Southampton on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Assessing the impacts of ocean-entering lahars: A globally-important but poorly-understood process at University of Southampton, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Will we 'sea' you at the #BlueEarthSummit tomorrow?

We’ll be at stand E4 part of the session ‘Oceans: Our Biggest Opportunity on Earth’. We look forward to connecting with professionals passionate about our planet.

🔹15 Oct 3:50 - 5:45
🔹Sessions Stage
🔹Tickets here: blueearthsummit.com/tickets
October 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Research vessels aren’t just giant floating labs🔬🌊

For the scientists and crew onboard, they’re home for weeks - or even months - at a time.

We joined Captain Stewart Mackay for a sneak peek into life onboard the RRS Discovery.

@noc.ac.uk

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October 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
New report that outlines UK's vision for Arctic science is a UK-wide collaboration co-led by NOC.

The report which highlights knowledge gaps, ambitions and capabilities for Arctic science will be presented this week at the Arctic Circle #Assembly2025.

Read here👉 lnkd.in/gEjxhurR
#IPY5
October 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The #GTPR2025 was released today with key contributions from NOC scientists.

It provides a temperature check on the status of dangerous #TippingPoints and opportunities in #PositiveTippingPoints.

👉 global-tipping-points.org/resources-gt...

#GTPR2025 #TippingPoints #PositiveTippingPoints #COP30
October 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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❄️ Applications Open for the IASC Fellowship Program 2026! ❄️

Applications deadline: 20 October 2025 at 18:00 GMT

iasc.info/news/iasc-ne...
Applications Open for the IASC Fellowship Program 2026 - International Arctic Science Committee
The International Arctic Science Committee, is a non governmental organisation that aims to encourage, facilitate and promote cooperation in all aspects of arctic research in all countries engaged in ...
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September 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We're excited to attend the Arctic Circle #Assembly2025 next week in Iceland! 🇮🇸

Changes in the Arctic impact the whole planet. 🌎

NOC continues to support global efforts to monitor and manage this vital region.

We look forward to connecting with international partners on key issues in the Arctic.
October 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🔔 Deadline extension! 🔔

UK primary school teachers, we'd love to hear from you.

Your response will help us understand the current 'sea'scape, so that we can transform who becomes a marine scientist within a generation! 🌊 🌈 📚

⏳Plus, it's a quick survey! Spread the word - survey closes 21 Oct.
We want to hear from primary school teachers in the UK!

Help us make marine science more diverse & inclusive by sharing your insights in our survey about how the ocean features in your teaching. 🌊🔍🌈

plymouthlab.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Please RT & share! 📩 🔃

#education #DiversityInSTEM
October 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
NOC are excited to host ‘Ocean Question Time’ at the @conservatives.bsky.social Conference in Manchester on 5th Oct at 5:30pm.

We're looking forward to engaging conversations 🌊
🗓️ 5 October 17:30 – 18:30
📍 Room 18, The Edwardian, Manchester
#CPC25
September 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The latest AMOC time series was released today! The overall picture suggests the weakening trend in the AMOC has remained consistent.
NOC's Dr Ben Moat says “It is crucial to continue observing the AMOC through to at least 2034 to ascertain its trend.”
Download the latest data: www.rapid.ac.uk
September 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We want to hear from primary school teachers in the UK!

Help us make marine science more diverse & inclusive by sharing your insights in our survey about how the ocean features in your teaching. 🌊🔍🌈

plymouthlab.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Please RT & share! 📩 🔃

#education #DiversityInSTEM
September 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM