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Fresh off the press: stay up-to-date with our press releases, recent news and upcoming events. If you are a journalist or publisher with an interest in marine, climate or geological sciences, we have scientists covering a diverse range of fields that may be able to help and advise you.
We are very enthusiastic to share our experience and expertise into areas of marine and geological science with you to provide insight and answers as to why out planet behaves the way it does. Before the breaking news hits screens around the world, we could provide the answers you are looking for. We have a range of resources for journalists on offer including articles, fact sheets, an extensive multimedia library and contact details for our press office enabling you to contact experts in your field of interest.
Latest News and Events
New Earth system model launched

Much of the surface ocean will shift in colour by end of 21st century

WireWall and anyTide nominated for Mersey Maritime industry awards

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The NOC at Oceanology International Americas 2019
25 February 2019 - 09:00
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Marine Life Talk in Southampton – 7 March 2019
7 March 2019 - 19:00
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RINGO annual science meeting
20 March 2019 - 12:00
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The Ocean Tide and the Port of Liverpool
11 May 2019 - 10:00
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NOC Open Day Southampton 2019
8 June 2019 - 10:00
Opportunities for media to join scientific expeditions on-board the RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook, as well as shore based deployments of autonomous vehicles, and events, will be posted here.
Media wishing to join a research expedition on a ship should read the Media Activities Aboard NERC Ships Policy and submit the formal request form contained within the document.
4-5 December 2018 - CommOCEAN 2018, St Mary's Stadium, Southampton
The 3rd International Marine Science Communication Conference will be hosted by the NOC in Southampton. Over 250 delegates working within ocean science communication from around the world will meet to discuss activity and build skills.
8 June 2019 - World Oceans Day & NOC Southampton Open Day
Spokespeople will be available at our Liverpool and Southampton sites for World Oceans Day.
A family friendly open day at our Southampton site. On display will be latest scientifc projects including our research into microplastics found in the deep ocean.