First deployed in 2004, the RAPID-AMOC 26°N array has revolutionised the understanding of the AMOC’s variability and documented its impacts on our long term climate and seasonal European weather. In the final episode of our mini-series focusing on the AMOC, Dr Zoe Jacobs is joined by NOC's Chief Scientist Professor Penny Holliday to discuss the arr…

Join Aura's Trevor Yong as he meets with the brightest minds in packaging sustainability to discuss the latest developments shaping the packaging landscape. Trevor also asks guests to share their "Recycling Room 101" concerns as well as strategies to help overcome these challenges. In this episode Trevor's joined by Dominic Harris, Co-Founder at Ca…

Over the past few years there have been many reports of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) collapsing completely within the next few years... but could it actually happen? University of Liverpool's Dr Hemant Khatri and NOC's Dr Zoe Jacobs examine whether the scenes depicted in the movie 'The Day After Tomorrow' could actually be…

Ocean models enable us to observe multiple ocean parameters and give us a more complete picture of the health of our ocean, including the health of the AMOC. NOC's Dr Tillys Petit and University of Oxford Postdoctoral Researcher Dr Margarita Markina join NOC's Dr Zoe Jacobs to discuss how and why we create models of the ocean and how it's steering …

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is one of the most important systems to our climate and has been identified as a major climate tipping point... but how does it work? University of Oxford Research Student Ollie Tooth joins NOC's Dr Zoe Jacobs to give an introduction to AMOC, how it controls our climate and what it's future loo…

Join Aura's Trevor Yong as he meets with the brightest minds in packaging sustainability to discuss the latest developments shaping the packaging landscape. Trevor also asks guests to share their "Recycling Room 101" concerns as well as strategies to help overcome these challenges. In this episode Trevor's joined by Martin Hyde, Sustainability and …

Join Aura's Trevor Yong as he meets with the brightest minds in packaging sustainability to discuss the latest developments shaping the packaging landscape. Trevor also asks guests to share their "Recycling Room 101" concerns as well as strategies to help overcome these challenges. In this episode Trevor's joined by Christopher Durham, President of…

The vital research marine science undertakes in our ocean is underpinned by intricate and detailed policy and global governance frameworks to enable sustainable use and support the protection of the ocean. NOC's Head of Marine Policy, Alan Evans, joins the podcast in our season finale to talk about the significance of policy and laws - including th…

The release of carbon is one of the reasons why we are seeing temperature increases across our planet every year... but what role does the ocean play in absorbing it? Dr Socratis Loucaides, Head of Analytical Sciences at NOC, tells us all about the importance of monitoring carbon in our ocean and some of the exciting projects that are enabling this…

Autosub Long Range, famously known as Boaty McBoatface, had a busy 2023 and is set to continue to be at the forefront of autonomous ocean exploration this year. ALR Operations Engineer Stewart Fairbairn joins the podcast to tell us about the ALR's recent successes and the exciting missions it will undertake in 2024 and beyond. Learn more about Boat…

Join Aura's Trevor Yong as he meets with the brightest minds in sustainable packaging. They discuss the latest developments shaping the sustainable packaging landscape. Trevor also asks guests to share their "Recycling Room 101" concerns as well as strategies to help overcome these challenges. In this third episode Trevor's joined by Aura’s sustain…

The oceans are often a place where man-made structures and functions meet with the incredible marine ecosystem - but how do both these contribute to how loud it is beneath the surface? DHI's Frank Thomsen joins the podcast to tell us all about underwater sound and the impacts it has on ocean life. Learn more about Frank and DHI - https://www.dhigro…

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in society in recent years has given us a glimpse into the future - but how does it help us monitor and learn more about our ocean? Professor Sara Bernardini and Dr Fatma Jebri tell us more about how we currently use AI in NOC's research and how they see it progressing in the future. The latest story re…

Dreaming of a white Christmas? In the ocean's twilight zone it's a reality every day! In our first Christmas special, Dr Chelsey Baker and Dr Zoe Jacobs learn all about what marine snow is and how important it is in feeding and maintaining the marine ecosystem. Go under the surface and discover more about the twilight zone - https://noc.ac.uk/under…

Join Aura's Trevor Yong as he meets with the brightest minds in packaging sustainability. They discuss the latest developments shaping the packaging sustainability landscape. Trevor also asks guests to share their "Recycling Room 101" concerns as well as strategies to help overcome these challenges. In this second episode Trevor's joined by Profess…

The temperature of our ocean has been increasing with records being broken across the world in 2023, but what is causing this? Dr Joel Hirschi and Dr Zoe Jacobs sit down to discuss why this might be happening, and how the 'El Niño' climate phenomenon may be playing a key part in these changes. Check out our under the surface page on marine heatwave…

How can everyone help towards fighting plastic pollution in the ocean across the world? Will Pearson, Co-Founder of Ocean Bottle, tells us the inspiration behind setting up the company, the extent of the damage caused by plastic pollution across the world, and how buying a reusable ocean bottle can make a real difference in coastal communities. Fin…

It's important for science and industry to work together to build knowledge and understanding of the world’s oceans to create a sustainable marine future. NOC Innovations' Phil Bishop and Subsea7's Liz James discuss the inception and successes of the BORA Blue Ocean Research Alliance® and what it's future holds. Discover the BORA Blue Ocean Researc…

The ocean is intrinsically linked to societies across the world, which means issues relating to the ocean and our ecosystem also have an impact on land. Dr Katya Popova and Dr Zoe Jacobs discuss Socio-Oceanography, NOC's new cross-cutting theme that aims to promote integrated marine research inclusive of strong social science that is required for t…

#TREVTalks – your go-to packaging sustainability podcast Episode 1 - with Paul Nowak from GreenBlue Join Aura's Trevor Yong as he meets with the brightest minds in packaging sustainability to discuss the latest developments shaping the packaging sustainability landscape. Trevor also asks guests to share their "Recycling Room 101" concerns as well a…

Everyone loves a photo of marine life in its natural habitat - but how much work goes into capturing beautiful animals and life under the sea? Filmmaker and photographer Lewis Jefferies tells us how it's done plus some incredible stories of his adventures taking that perfect photo underwater. Check out some of Lewis' incredible work on his website …

Expeditions on research ships take place all over the world and form a key part of scientific research. Dr Eleanor Darlington joins Dr Zoe Jacobs to give us a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into planning an expedition including unexpected challenges and tricky timeframes. Learn more about our Research Ships, the National Marine Equipment Pool …

Autonomous vehicles are some of the most vital pieces of equipment scientists and researchers use to understand more about our ocean. Dr Zoe Jacobs gets the perspective of an engineer from Shivan Ramdhanie as they run through the process of developing, testing and commissioning a vehicle. Find out more about NOC's newest autonomous vehicle, AH-1, h…

Corals aren't just a beautiful eye-catching feature of the ocean, they provide key indicators of how healthy our ocean is. Dr Sara Fowell and Dr Zoe Jacobs talks how climate change is affecting corals, the increasing acidity of the ocean plus some incredible scuba diving stories - including a rather unfortunate encounter with a manta ray! Learn mor…

You've likely experienced a heatwave on land - but did you know heatwaves can occur in the ocean too? Dr Jules Kajtar joins Dr Zoe Jacobs to discuss how marine heatwaves can negatively impact the marine environment on which we depend and what NOC is doing to tackle them. Go under the surface to learn more about marine heatwaves - https://noc.ac.uk/…

There are many ways to experience the ocean - but none quite as incredible as sailing around the world! British sailing royalty Dee Caffari MBE and Conrad Humphreys join the podcast for a bumper episode where they talk about their incredible achievements, some standout moments from their voyages plus the changes to the ocean they've witnessed first…

It's an ECO Magazine takeover! To accompany their Deep Dive series, Haley McQueen is joined by Dr Veerle Huvenne to talk all about how the seafloor is mapped and some of the marine management methods used to monitor deep-sea habitats including the use of autonomous technology. Learn more about the efforts to map the seafloor here: https://noc.ac.uk…

It's an ECO Magazine takeover! To accompany their Deep Dive series, Haley McQueen is joined by Dr Nathan Briggs to introduce us to the Argo program and how the huge network of deployed robotic floats are helping scientists collect large amounts of ocean data. Find out more about NOC's involvement in the Argo program: https://noc.ac.uk/news/uks-new-…

Did you know NOC run and manage two Royal Research Ships? While undergoing refit in Roysth, Scotland we were lucky enough to catch up with Captain of RRS Discovery Antonio Gatti to find out what it's like to be in charge of a world-class vessel, including his roles and responsibilities, what life is like onboard and some of his favourite expedition…

All of the Earth's ocean, from the equator to the poles, is a single engine powered by sunlight - a blue machine. One of NOC's Ambassadors, Dr Helen Czerski, kicks off the second season of Into the Blue by telling us all about her new book 'Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes our World' and the journey she took to inspire her writing. Buy Blue Machi…

What is meant by the term 'Net Zero' and what is marine science doing to adapt? Leigh Storey, Associate Director of Major Programmes at the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) joins the podcast to give us insight on the groundbreaking Net Zero Oceanographic Capability (NZOC) and shares his thoughts on what research expedition may look like …

Technology is becoming more and more of an integral part of our lives, and marine science is no different. Dr John Siddorn introduces us to the concept of a digital twin of the ocean and what it will mean for how we understand and share knowledge of the ocean. Watch this animation, produced by NOC, that covers the future of ocean observations here …

Many of the biggest threats that live in the ocean can’t be seen from the surface. Dr Izzy Yeo joins the podcast and covers some of the biggest marine geohazards, including underwater volcanoes. She also covers the devastating local and global impacts of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcanic eruption, which was the most explosive volcanic eruption…

Everyone can play their part in protecting the ocean, no matter how big or small the impact you have. Will Dixon is joined by Paddleboarder Lizzie James to talk all about her passion for the watersport as well as the importance of being an ocean advocate, plus some things everyone can do in their day-to-day lives to make a difference. Lizzie's Inst…

Sea-level rise and resulting extreme weather events, like storm surges, are posing more and more of a threat to coastal communities across the world. In this episode, Dr Kiko Calafat explains how and why these weather events are happening, how they relate to sea-level rise the impacts they have on our planet. Kiko's study on the natural and human f…

The ocean is not only key to our climate but also vital in providing us with an energy source. In the latest episode Dr Charlotte Williams is joined by Dr Michela De Dominicis on our site in Liverpool to talk all about what methods we use to produce this energy but also it's effects on the environment. Learn more about the ECOWIND and PELAGIO proje…

Innovative tech is taking over our podcast! In the final part of a two-part special, Huw Gullick takes us on a journey into the Marine Robotics Innovation Centre where he describes a typical day, the facilities on offer to partners and some of the events we've held. NOC Innovations website - https://noc-innovations.co.uk/ Watch every episode of Int…

Innovative tech is taking over our podcast! In part one of a two-part special, Huw Gullick introduces our subsidiary, NOC Innovations, and covers it's services, importance to the industry and some exciting projects currently in the works. NOC Innovations website - https://noc-innovations.co.uk/ Watch every episode of Into the Blue on our YouTube Ch…

Shelf seas provide a vital insight into the physical processes of the marine environment. Dr Charlotte Williams joins Dr Alejandra Sanchez-Franks to discuss how we study shelf seas, the data and information we gather plus some methods we use including autonomous vehicles! Find out more about the ECOWIND programme on our website - https://noc.ac.uk/…

Get the lowdown on one of the most exciting projects happening at NOC: SWOT! Join Professor Christine Gommenginger in the final frontier to discover the project that will provide high-resolution maps of surface water levels from satellites in space for the first time. Learn more about SWOT on our website - https://noc.ac.uk/projects/swot-uk Watch e…

The impacts of climate change are beginning to change the behaviour of our coasts. In this episode, Dr Zoe Jacobs is joined by Dr Jenny Brown to discover the changes to coastal management systems to compensate for rising sea levels and the greater need to protect those living closest to our coasts. Discover our coastal walks on our website - https:…

Discover Lab-on-Chip, one of the key components of our world-leading autonomous technology and engineering. Dr Zoe Jacobs and Dr Alex Beaton look back on the last 10 of development and recap some of the biggest success stories. Learn more about our sensor technology on our website - https://noc.ac.uk/science/research-areas/ocean-technology-engineer…

Learn more about the vital importance of seagrass meadows, the powerhouse of coastal seas! Join Dr Alejandra Sanchez-Franks and Dr Claire Evans as we'll find out about it’s ability to store blue carbon and provide a nature-based solution to climate change. Visit our Under the Surface page all about the seagrass - https://noc.ac.uk/science/under-the…

Travel all the way back to 1872 to recap on one of the most important scientific expeditions of all time onboard HMS Challenger! Join Dr Alejandra Sanchez-Franks, Dr John Gould and Victoria Ingles as they discuss how it’s discoveries still play a part in marine science to this very day. Visit our special Challenger podcast page to access additional…

Learn all about the NOC’s Discovery Collections, which contains samples of some of the weirdest creatures in the ocean! Join Dr Zoe Jacobs and Dr Tammy Horton as we cover it’s history and scientific importance today. Visit our Under the Surface page all about the twilight zone - https://noc.ac.uk/science/under-the-surface/monsters-deep Watch every …

Dive into the most important and exciting place you may have never heard of – the twilight zone! Join Dr Zoe Jacobs and Professor Stephanie Henson as we discover what lies beneath as well as the work the NOC is doing to increase our knowledge and understanding of this incredible part of the ocean. Visit our Under the Surface page all about the twil…

For the final part of a two part special all about plastics and the effects they have on the ocean, Dr Zoe Jacobs is joined by Dr Mike Clare to discuss how plastics are transported around the ocean, how they behave and where they have been found. Visit our Under the Surface page all about plastics in the ocean - https://noc.ac.uk/science/under-the-…

In the first of a two part special all about plastics and the effects they have on the ocean, Dr Zoe Jacobs is joined by Professor Richard Lampitt to discuss how his and the NOC's Microplastics team's approach to plastic contamination has changed over time and some of the work his team are currently undertaking. Visit our Under the Surface page all…

In our second pilot episode, Dr Zoe Jacobs is joined by Sarah Taylor to discuss how to begin a career in science and her experiences becoming a scientist. Find out about working for the NOC here - https://noc.ac.uk/careers/working-noc Watch every episode of Into the Blue on our YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoYJVOchmO7HHbYChq…

In our first of two pilot episodes, Dr Alejandra Sanchez-Franks is joined by Dr Ben Moat to discuss ocean climate and temperature and how it effects our environment. Find out more about the NOC's Marine Physics and Ocean Climate Group here - https://noc.ac.uk/science/research-areas/marine-physics-ocean-climate Watch every episode of Into the Blue o…