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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · 2d

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.

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · 4d

🔔 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.

National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · 18d

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

Crowd of seven primary-aged children huddle around a microscope, led by an early-career female marine researcher, on board laboratory on research ship RRS Discovery.

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · 11d

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

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · 15d

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

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · 18d

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

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · 18d

We're #hiring a Strategic Research Lead - Ocean and Climate 🌎🌊

📆 Apply 15 Oct 25
📍Permanent full time
👉£83,672 - £92,039
💌 Share in your networks

#oceanscience #jobsinscience #climatescience

Full details here:
careers.noc.ac.uk/vacancy/stra...

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · 18d

NOC is excited to attend the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Conference in Liverpool where we'll host ‘Ocean Question Time’ on 28th at 4pm.

We're looking forward to engaging conversations! 🌊

🗓️28 September, 16:00-17:30
📍 Albert 4, Hilton Hotel, Liverpool

#Lab25 #LabourConference

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · 25d

NOC is excited to attend @libdems.org.uk Conference in Bournemouth where we'll co-host the event ‘How can the UK be a global leader in marine policy & protection?’ with @marineconservation.bsky.social.

We're looking forward to engaging conversations

📆22 Sept 18:15-19:45
📍Highcliff Marriott Hotel

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · 29d

The UK government announced Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) legislation this week.

NOC is proud to have provided long-standing advisory technical support to the government whilst this bill was in development.

Read more about our involvement here: noc.ac.uk/news/noc-wel...

#BBNJ

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · Sep 10

Great photos here of RRS Discovery arriving in the City of Discovery!

Dundee Evening Telegraph @eveningtelegraph.bsky.social · Sep 9

In Pictures: Modern RRS Discovery docks for historic commemoration

Dundee’s maritime history came alive yesterday as the city welcomed a second RRS Discovery to its shores.

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The Courier UK @thecourier.co.uk · Sep 8

Why there will be two RRS Discovery ships in Dundee today

Locals will be able to catch a glimpse of the 2012 version of the ship on Monday afternoon.

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Dundee Evening Telegraph @eveningtelegraph.bsky.social · Sep 8

Why there will be two RRS Discovery ships in Dundee today

Locals will be able to catch a glimpse of the 2012 version of the ship on Monday afternoon.

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · Sep 6

Eyes on the horizon, Dundonians!

RRS Discovery is due to steam up the River Tay to Port in Dundee around 16:30 on Mon 8 Sept – we’re counting on you to give her a warm Dundee welcome! 👋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Tag us in your pics!
More details in bio 🔗

📷: John S Pow Photography
#Dundee #WhatsOnDundee #Discovery100

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · Sep 5

Travel 100 yrs of ocean science, a sneak peek to our '100 Years of RRS Discovery' celebrations starting next week in #Dundee!

Our events tell the story of historic ocean exploration and bring us to the present, showcasing modern ocean science and technology.

🔗in bio! #RRS100 #Discovery100

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · Sep 5

Hi @uaf-oarc-alaska.bsky.social 👋 Thanks for your question!
A response for you directly from Dr García-Martín in the Arctic (pictured), "Unfortunately no DIC samples. We were only two of us working in a non research boat. It would have been great collecting more variables." 🌊🧊

National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · Sep 4

@gillianamartin.bsky.social

National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · Sep 4

We were delighted to host parliamentarians, industry leaders & friends of NOC at our ‘Ocean & Marine Research’ event this week with @mastscot - inspiring discussions on Scotland’s marine science future.

Thanks to all who joined us, see you in Dundee for our #RRS100 celebrations!

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FMRI Future Marine Research Infrastructure @fmri-nerc.bsky.social · Sep 3

✴️ REGISTRATION OPEN

Join Professor Alex David Rogers from @noc.ac.uk, offering a deeper look into the newly released report by the UK marine science community 🔽

🌊 ‘A UK Science Requirements Framework for Future Marine Research Infrastructure’

fmri.ac.uk/news/fmri-pu...

#FMRI #UKMarineScience

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · Sep 3

Flying the #RedEnsign to honour #MerchantNavyDay 🚩

The Merchant Navy is vital to our nation’s maritime legacy, playing an important role in many sectors including ocean research.

To all seafarers, especially our RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook crew, we support you. ❤️

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · Aug 28

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National Oceanography Centre to champion ocean data integration at World Ocean Summit Europe

All the latest news from NOC Innovations

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · Aug 28

“At a time when so much change is happening in the ocean the digital revolution is critical to translating observations to knowledge for society to act upon.”

Prof Alex Rogers will chair a key workshop at the World Ocean Summit Europe hosted by Economist Impact.

#OceanSummit #WorldOceanInitiative

Professor Alex Rogers (title, photograph)
Deputy Director, National Oceanography Centre

Workshop: How to use ocean observation and data to safeguard a sustainable blue economy

World Ocean Summit Europe
September 9th 2025, Cascais, Portugal

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · Aug 27

Researchers from the NOC have begun ground-breaking Arctic fieldwork in the fjords around Greenland to understand glacial meltwater’s impact on the carbon cycle, supported by Augmentum. 🧊🔁🌊

Read more here ➡️https://noc.ac.uk/news/noc-partners-augmentum-support-arctic-mission

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · Aug 20

Proud to announce we've been shortlisted as a finalist for Mersey Maritime’s Industry Awards! 🏆

NOC’s Satellite Intertidal Mapping Project led by Paul Bell, Clive Neil, and Christine Sams, has been shortlisted for the Technology & Innovation Award.

More on this project here⬇️

National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · May 13

Scientists from our Liverpool site have used satellite and water level data to gain insight into the Mersey River, helping port operators be smarter about managing the ever-changing channels and sandbanks.

Read more here:
🔗 noc.ac.uk/news/satellites-help-noc-track-tidal-change-safer-navigation

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · Aug 15

Researchers from NOC are among the global community of scientists who have contributed to this new publication by @ametsoc.org! 🌎 Find details below ⬇️

American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · Aug 14

▶️ The 2024 #BulletinAMS State of the Climate Assessment is now available! Earth’s greenhouse gas concentrations were the highest on record and record temperatures were notable across the globe. Learn more: bit.ly/4mk41xk

#StateoftheClimate #StateoftheClimate2024

This figure shows the “global surface temperature difference from average from four different organizations”. The four datasets include: Berkeley, NASA, NOAA, and HadCRUT5, with Celsius temperature depicted on the left-hand side and Fahrenheit on the right-hand side. The background image is a hazy city skyline with a body of water in the foreground. Credit: NOAA NCEI and UK Met Office.

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National Oceanography Centre @noc.ac.uk · Aug 13

We're releasing tickets to climb aboard two generations of RRS Discovery very soon! 🎟️⌛

RRS Discovery will be berthed 12-16 Sept in Dundee alongside the first 1901 namesake to celebrate 100 years of Discovery!

Subscribe to our newsletter to hear about tickets first 👀
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