science and technology

G7 Statement

Jo Johnson MP, Science Minister, with Captain Jo Cox and Prof. Ed Hill on RRS Discovery

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) welcomes the inclusion of ocean science in four topics identified by G7 science ministers for further cooperation: www.bmbf.de/files/English_version.pdf.

The global ocean goes online for Ocean Business

Ocean circulation

The spread of oil spills and marine pollution through the world’s oceans can now be simulated on computer models developed by the National Oceanography Centre to help the marine industry manage and measure risk.

New York City sea level rise, and RAPID

RAPID buoys

New research using National Oceanography Centre data reveals that sea levels north of New York City rose by nearly 13cm in two years.

Robot fleet observes marine life in the open ocean

Towing Waveglider

A fleet of seven robotic vehicles were launched into the ocean off southwest England this week, in the most ambitious project of its kind in Europe. The vehicles are aiming to travel up to 300 miles over the next 20 days, and will be collecting scientific data about ocean processes and marine life.

NOC takes innovative ocean sensor to the world stage

Martin Arundell with the sensor

A team of scientists and engineers from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is heading to the USA to take part in a high-profile international competition to develop pH sensors to measure changes in the acidity of the ocean.

Marine Competitions Consortia/Networking Event – Southampton

Knowledge Transfer Network

Tuesday, 16 September 2014 from 09:30 to 16:00 (BST), National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

Innovative ROV work provides a new way of looking at submarine landslide scarps on Rockall Bank

Clams on a steep wall of layered sedimentary rocks taken by the ROV Holland 1 (© Marine Institute)

A team of thirteen scientists, including seven NOC researchers, recently completed a two week expedition on the RV Celtic Explorer, where they made new discoveries relating to the geology and biological habitats of the south-eastern slope of Rockall Bank.

New satellite also measures ocean waves

TechDemoSat-1

The National Oceanography Centre welcomes the launch by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) of a new UK-funded satellite – TechDemoSat-1 – that provides a valuable opportunity for in-orbit validation of new instruments to monitor the Earth from space.

Ocean Robot Boats Showcase at the National Oceanography Centre

C-Enduro (top) and AutoNaut

Two ocean-going unmanned vehicles designed for long endurance scientific research were showcased at the National Oceanography Centre to potential users from across the marine scientific community, defence industry and broader marine industries.

Apply now for exceptional research opportunity

PAP site Met Office buoy (image: Jon Campbell)

All scientists and developers of marine technology who would like to carry out research or trial new or existing prototypes at open ocean observatories, with full financial and logistical support, must act fast in order to apply for this extraordinary opportunity.

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