Did you catch us on @channel4news.bsky.social last night? Chief Correspondent Alex Thompson has been diving into the very real implications of a slowdown in the AMOC. #RRSDiscovery #AMOC #OceanScience www.channel4.com/news/rrs-dis...

We have been trialling underwater robotics in Loch Ness for nearly a decade, but this is the closest the team – or our underwater robots – have come to encountering Nessie. 🦕👀🎞️ Here's what happened next... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #BoatyMcBoatface #Nessie #LochNessMonster #LochNess

We're currently seeking an Able Seafarer to join our crew aboard either RRS Discovery or RRS James Cook on a permanent basis. ⚓🚢🌊 More details at link⬇️ careers.noc.ac.uk/vacancy/able...

Doing wet chemistry 5 km below the sea surface? Of course, we can do that! Take a bow @noc.ac.uk engineers. New ocean sensors could transform how scientists track the marine carbon cycle | Horizon Magazine projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-m...

Throwback to our lab-on-a-chip sensor podcast episode, where Dr Alex Beaton discusses how this sensor was developed! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIHD...

An intriguing new species of deep-sea worm 'fishing worm', Melinnopsis nathanieli, has been described from the dark, cold depths of the NE Atlantic, southwest of Ireland. 🪱🎣 This is the first new polychaete (bristle worm) species described from the site for a decade. noc.ac.uk/news/new-aby...

‼️ New paper from our coastal science colleagues on interdisciplinary approaches to coastal research from an early career perspective. 🌊 📝 💡 #ECR #coastalscience #newpublication

It was fantastic to host more than 160 delegates to the Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group (VMSG) Annual meeting at our Southampton site last week! 🌋🌊

We were delighted to show FCDO Minister for Indo-Pacific @seemamalhotra-mp.bsky.social around NOC last week, sharing our Discovery Collections, work towards the BBNJ Bill, and ocean technologies. We thank the Minster and FCDR for their continued support of ocean science.

“Marine heatwaves represent one of the most urgent and least understood climate threats facing UK seas.” Dr Zoe Jacobs. Rising UK marine heatwave research challenges are outlined in new national roadmap that identifies 40 priority research questions. Read more here: noc.ac.uk/news/rising-...

New year, new you? 💡🌊👀 We’re hiring! 👥Head of People Services 🖥️AI Research Software Engineer 🎨UI / UX Designer 🌊Programme Manager (Future Marine Research Infrastructure) 📈Finance Business Partner 🧑💻IT Industrial Placement Student (X2) 👉 careers.noc.ac.uk

After a fantastic year here at NOC we too are unplugging, taking time to reset, reflect and reinvigorate for an exciting new year ahead. We look forward to bringing you more ocean news, stories and research in 2026! Until then, take care and sea-sons greetings!🎄 ⭐️ 🌊 🦀

📣 One step closer to ratification! 🌊 #BBNJ It’s fantastic to see the BBNJ Bill continue to progress through parliament, with discussions at the @houseoflords.parliament.uk' Grand Committee earlier this week, and NOC's role of excellence and leadership within ocean science being highlighted. 🌊🚢💙

New suspected species, coined the ‘muddy squid’, displays ‘unusual’ burrowing behaviour observed for the first time in the deep sea. 👀🦑 Read more here: noc.ac.uk/news/discove... @samsocean.bsky.social

📣 New estimates shed light on late-18th century temperatures! 🕰️🌡️🌎 New research provides the first global record from near-surface air temperature measurements, peering back in time to the late-18th century. Read more about it here: brnw.ch/21wYn3Z

We’re proud to be a founding member of the newly launched @nro-group.bsky.social – uniting UK research centres to #MakingResearchMatter for people, communities & the economy. 🤝 Read more here: noc.ac.uk/news/making-...

GEO7 report just launched! The most comprehensive scientific assessment yet focusing on the current state and future trends of the global environment. NOC's Dr Domingues contributed to the Oceans & Coasts chapter providing insights into the ocean - considered Earth’s greatest climate regulator. 🌊🌎

📰 A new study encourages a fresh approach to #ClimateAdaptation by blending local knowledge with science. Researchers from NOC & partners in Africa & the Pacific show how inclusive planning can tackle threats like habitat loss & destructive fishing. Read more: noc.ac.uk/news/merging...

🔊Paper alert🔊 Enhancement of coastal flood mitigation by implementing hybrid flood defences integrating hard engineering and nature-based solutions🌊 by Matsoukis et al. in STOTEN @elsevierconnect.bsky.social 🔗https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181063 @noc.ac.uk @ukri.org #CoOpt #SMMRUK

#ICYMI our Ocean Tipping Points webinar is now available for replay! 🍿🗣️🌊 youtube.com/watch?v=pmz-... #COP30 #TippingPoints #Oceanscience

Fantastic to be collaborating with @guralpsystems.bsky.social to deliver our Full Ocean Fibre promgramme. This project uses acoustic and fingerprinting techniques to identify ocean processes and provide an unprecedented view of the deep N Atlantic from existing cables. 👉 noc.ac.uk/projects/ful...

Cabo Verde seamounts oases of life🌋🐋🪸🌊 New collaborative article highlights Cabo Verde's seamounts biodiversity, ecological role and socioeconomic relevance. @st.ieo.es @unibarcelonathe.bsky.social Read more: noc.ac.uk/news/seamoun... 📷 Luso/iMirabilis2/iAtlantic Project 📷 JacobGonzalez-Solis

New species of deep-sea coral found living on polymetallic nodules. 🪨🪸 A team of international scientists have recently discovered a deep-sea coral is are specially adapted to live at depth, in complete darkness, and whose only known habitat is attached to the nodules. 🔗 noc.ac.uk/news/hidden-...

🔊New paper alert 🔊 🌊Spatial and Temporal Variation in Wave Overtopping Across a Coastal Structure Based on One Year of Field Observations 🌊 by J. Brown @noc.ac.uk with @plymbiomarsci.bsky.social Network Rail and SW Coastal monitoring 🔗https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13112194 #wirewall @ukri.org

The #BBNJ Bill is moving through parliament, passed by the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk last night, it will now move to the @houseoflords.parliament.uk. NOC is proud to have contributed to the scientific basis of this Bill 🌊

We’re delighted to be a part of the UK Government's Blue Belt Programme #BeyondTheReef26 expedition launching in January 2026 aboard RRS James Cook, This expedition will fill gaps in knowledge about deep-water marine ecosystems in the Caribbean. 🌊🚢

📚 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

🌊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

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

🌊 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

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

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

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

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

Arctic ice melt may make way for shipping passage, but NOC scientists warn of other consequences in new article. 🌊💨⛈️ 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.

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. 💪🤖🌊

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.

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

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

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...

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...

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

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 📽️⬇️

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

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

❄️ Applications Open for the IASC Fellowship Program 2026! ❄️ Applications deadline: 20 October 2025 at 18:00 GMT iasc.info/news/iasc-ne...

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.

🔔 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.

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

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