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National Oceanography Centre@noc· 22d

Tiny, invisible swirls and twirls – not much bigger than a coin – deep below the ocean’s surface are silently shaping some of the biggest forces steering our climate: sea-level rise, fisheries collapse, extreme flooding, and how much carbon dioxide the ocean absorbs. 📷 Tasman Sea | NASA

Satellite view of the ocean showing swirling patterns of turquoise and green phytoplankton blooms in deep blue water.

National Oceanography Centre@noc· 22d

🌡️ MARINE HEATWAVE UPDATE - as of 19 July 26🌊 📉 There are signs the marine heatwave is declining ↙️ Cool water from Norway appears to be spreading southwest ‼️Whilst conditions may be declining, many areas are still warmer than usual 👇Find out what's happening beneath the surface at link below

A map showing sea surface temperature anomalies around the UK and Western Europe on 19th July 2026, with warmer waters in red.

National Oceanography Centre@noc· 26d

🌊 Our ocean is absorbing heat from the atmosphere this summer, and it's just not getting a chance to cool down. Just like heatwaves on land, we get them in the ocean too. Oceanographer Dr. Zoe Jacobs explains the severe, successive marine heatwaves hitting UK waters right now. #marineheatwave

National Oceanography Centre@noc· 27d

🚢🧊 Researchers equipped with cutting edge technology head to Greenland for ambitious science mission 🧭🇬🇱 This is part of the GIANT research project, led by @bas.ac.uk on board the RRS Sir David Attenborough.

Dr Alex Phillips, Head of Marine Autonomous Robotic Systems, quoted about mapping ice and seafloor using an Autosub, with images of icebreaker RRS Sir David Attenborough, and the Autosub Long Range vehicle. Quote says "We've operated Autosub Long Range beneath glaciers before, but this will be the first time we've attempted to simultaneously map both the underside of the ice and the seafloor beneath it. T"

National Oceanography Centre@noc· 27d

📢 Climate extremes are becoming the new ‘normal’🇬🇧 @metoffice.gov.uk's ‘State of the UK Climate’ report is out now, with contributions from NOC's Drs Andy Matthews, Jo Williams & Svetlana Jevrejeva who have provided expertise on sea level observations. Rising sea level could heighten UK flood risk.

National Oceanography Centre@noc· 29d

🌡️NOC's MARINE HEATWAVE UPDATE - as of 11 July 26🌊 📈Anomalies continue to rise in the North Sea 🌊+5°C anomalies on the Dorset, Devon and Cornwall coasts 4️⃣West Bay > Weymouth classed ‘Extreme’ MHW 🇮🇪W of Ireland has switched from cool -1-2°C to warm anomalies +1-2°C

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Jul 10

📣🌊 UK BBNJ ratification! 🌊🇬🇧 Our CEO, Prof John Siddorn said: "As a proud contributor in the development of this important Agreement, NOC stands ready to support its implementation. #BBNJ 👇 Keep reading

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Jul 10

🌡️NOC's MARINE HEATWAVE UPDATE - as of 8 July 26 🌊 🔴 Small pockets of water are now categorised as a category IV MHW, which is highly unusual for UK waters. 🌊SST anomalies have increased across the entire region

A map showing marine heatwave categories around the British Isles on 8th July 2026, with a colour scale from 0 to 4.

A map showing high sea surface temperature anomalies around the British Isles on 8th July 2026, indicated by red colours.

A map showing sea surface temperatures around the British Isles on 8th July 2026, ranging from 4°C to 18°C.

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Jul 7

📣 New MoU between NOC and ARDITI 🤝 This new partnership marks a shared commitment to work together to develop new technology for ocean observation and accelerate innovation of operational oceanography and analysis. Keep reading 👇 https://orlo.uk/5nVBq

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Jul 1

📣 Our monthly careers highlight is here! 🌊 Find out more about our careers at the link in bio! 🔗 #careers #hiring #oceanscience #jobs

Text overlay reading 'SNR RESEARCH SCIENTIST MARINE SEDIMENTOLOGY AND GEOHAZARDS' over a photo of lava flowing into the sea.

The text CAREERS.NOC.AC.UK centred on a dark blue background with white topographical contour lines and crosshair symbols.

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Jun 25

🛰️Environmental satellites generate data faster than science can use it Announcing Earth Compress, a NOC-led project in partnership with @asterisk-labs.bsky.social This will develop AI infrastructure to tackle the challenge, cost and complexity of accessing massive environmental datasets

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Jun 17

New partnership with @rev-ocean.bsky.social Maiden Voyage Science Program, announced today! 📣🌊 NOC's Deputy Director of Strategic Science and deep-sea biologist Prof Alex Rogers will co-lead the 2028 Sargasso Sea research leg, with Thünen Institut collaborators. #OceanAction

A large, dark-hulled expedition vessel (REV) sailing through calm, grey waters against a backdrop of mountains and stormy skies.

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Jun 11

🌊 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. 🤗🗺️ https://orlo.uk/Weva7

National Oceanography Centre Open Day 2026 poster featuring a young boy in a hard hat and 'Future Engineer' jacket, surrounded by marine exploration imagery.

Two offshore workers in red overalls and hard hats prepare to deploy equipment from a vessel, with a large red crane behind them.

A smiling woman with red hair leans over a table displaying two volcano models, one a cross-section.

People in a control room monitoring multiple screens displaying data and live feeds, likely from underwater operations.

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Jun 11

📣From concept to capability🌊 A major milestone has been achieved in the transition of carbon capture and storage (CCS) monitoring from research → industry practice, with NOC's innovative seafloor sensor system successfully completing 6 months of continuous monitoring. Keep reading ⬇️

A scientific cage is lowered into the deep blue ocean, suspended by a rope.

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Jun 8

This #WorldOceanDay, we’re celebrating the one Ocean that connects us all 🌊 💙 🌍 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. 🕵💙🦕 #WorldOceanDay

91% of species in the ocean are yet to be described by science.

The oxygen in every other breath you take is supplied by the ocean.

The biggest daily migration on Earth is billions of zooplankton rising to the ocean's surface at night.

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Jun 8

This World Ocean Day we're pleased to share the launch of The Third World Ocean Assessment, with several chapters co-authored by NOC researchers! 📣💙📝 🌊 #sharetheknowledge #WOAIII #WorldOceanDay

The Third World Ocean Assessment has been launched, promoting understanding of the ocean together. #sharetheknowledge

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Jun 3

🌊🏳️‍🌈 Raising the flag for Pride! 🌈✨ Today, we proudly raised the Pride flag across all 4 of our sites at NOC! Honouring and standing alongside our LGBTQIA+ community, we share our commitment to inclusion, equality and respect to all on land and at sea! Happy Pride Month! 🌈

A diverse group of people on a ship's bridge proudly hold a large rainbow and transgender pride flag and smaller handheld flags.

A person on RRS James Cook deck raises a rainbow flag against a grey sea and sky.

Man holding a small rainbow flag and a cupcake, with 'National Oceanogra C re' and rainbow flags in the background.

A man presents at a podium, with a screen showing a Pride flag event and Pride bunting decorating the room.

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Jun 1

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) #careers #hiring #oceanscience #vacancy

ROV ENGINEERING MANAGER text overlaying a detailed view of a Remotely Operated Vehicle's machinery.

White text 'HEAD OF INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS' over a dark, wavy sea at sunset.

Woman smiling, wearing a t-shirt with "ONE OCEAN" text, with "ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT" overlaid on the image.

Ship with "ELECTRO TECHNICAL OFFICER" text overlay, featuring a bridge and radar dome.

National Oceanography Centre@noc· May 26

Liverpool you're invited to an ocean party set in 2050!🪩 'Fish in a Kettle' is a choose-you-own-adventure perfomance, inspired by science. The performance will be followed by a Q&A with the theatre makers and NOC's https://orlo.uk/ibEMw! 🎟️FREE 📍Scale Liverpool 🗓️Sun 7 Jun 4-6PM

National Oceanography Centre@noc· May 22

🌡️Marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense 🌊 This week, researchers from across the UK & Ireland met at NOC to share the latest science on forecasting, monitoring, and impacts, strengthening collaboration to better protect ecosystems and coastal communities. Read more👇

A group of people in a meeting room pose for a photo in front of a screen displaying a presentation on marine heatwaves.

National Oceanography Centre@noc· May 18

🙌 Join us celebrating International Day for Women in Maritime! 🌊⚓ It’s an honour to recognise the incredible women across the NOC who make world-leading ocean science possible. 💪🚢 Pictured here are the currents teams on RRD Discovery RRS James Cook, proudly waving their flags! #womeninmaritime

National Oceanography Centre@noc· May 11

🪸 New research published in @pubs.acs.org! 📣 "We've developed a new that technique enables us to see calcification happen from minute-to-minute in marine ecosystems.” - Lead author NOC's Dr Koopmans. This method will help understand threats of ocean warming and acidification to calcifiers. 🪸🐚🦀

National Oceanography Centre@noc· May 8

How's this for an office view? 🌈🚢💙 Chasing data...and rainbows! A bright end to the week from the bow of our Royal Research Vessel Discovery, currently 800km west of Land's End at our PAP Observatory. 📸Thanks to Captain Mackay for sharing this lovely snap! #RRSDiscovery #officeviews #weekendvibes

National Oceanography Centre@noc· May 6

New research from NOC reveals explosive submarine eruptions leave clear signatures in seafloor sediments - meaning scientists can now spot past hazardous eruptions even without eyewitness accounts. Read about this research here: www.noc.ac.uk/news/new-res... 📸 Credit: Tonga Geological Services

Aerial view of a volcanic island erupting, sending a massive dark ash cloud into the sky above turquoise ocean waters.

National Oceanography Centre@noc· May 5

✨Our May careers highlight is here! 🔔 We have 3 fantastic positions currently live at our our #Southampton and #Liverpool offices! 👥 Project Manager ⚡️ Multi-skilled Engineer 💸 Senior Funding Assurance Officer 🔗 careers.noc.ac.uk #careers #hiring #oceanscience #UKjobs #oceanjobs #we'rehiring #job

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Apr 21

🚢 Ships on the move across ocean basins! 👀 🌊 Welcome to RRS Discovery who berthed in Southampton this morning; meanwhile on the other side of the Atlantic, RRS James Cook arrived into Halifax Harbour yesterday ahead of work with Fisheries and Oceans Canada! @ukri.org #RoyalResearchShip

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Apr 9

A belt of muddy seafloor in the Irish Sea has revealed the role that continental shelf sediments can provide for carbon storage. 🔒🫧🌊 Read more here: noc.ac.uk/news/study-r...

A team of scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA), Isle of Man Government, take intertidal sediment cores.

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Apr 1

Skipping the pranks this year, these #careers are the real deal✨👌 Work for NOC, one of the world's top oceanographic institutions! 🌊 ♻️ Plastic Pollution - Research Scientist ⚖️Junior Legal Counsel ⚓(AUV) Operations Engineering Manager 💌 Share in your networks! #oceanjobs #oceanscience #hiring

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Mar 31

Work has begun on RRS Discovery’s ✨spring clean✨! Discovery is in the capable hands of APCL Falmouth for her routine refit. Fresh paint, a polished propellor and a thorough inspection will keep Discovery in prime condition continue the vital work that underpins our ocean research! 🚢🌊 @ukri.org

National Oceanography Centre@noc· Mar 24

Biodiversity boost! 💪🎉🦐🌊 24 new deep-sea species discovered in major Pacific research! "With more than 90% of species in the CCZ still unnamed, each species described is a vital step towards improving our understanding of this fascinating ecosystem." - Dr Tammy Horton noc.ac.uk/news/biodive...