We're delighted to be attending Ocean Sciences Meeting starting on 22nd!
π₯ We have 100+ attendees at nearly 200 sessions
π©΅ Looking forward networking, insightful discussions and sharing research
πFind us: Stand 59, Hall 5
Full list of NOC events βοΈ
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#OSM26
16.02.2026 08:00
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In the Red area, Hall 3, Tides and Coastal Flooding #osm26 @noc.ac.uk
23.02.2026 09:55
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πPaper alertπ
@noc.ac.uk @ukri.org
13.02.2026 11:56
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πEvaluating SWOT in the Coastal Zone: Comparisons with Tide Gauge and Airborne LiDAR in the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary, UKπ
agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...
by Youtong Rong et al. in AGU GRL
@noc.ac.uk @ukri.org @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
26.01.2026 10:31
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βΌοΈ New paper from our coastal science colleagues on interdisciplinary approaches to coastal research from an early career perspective.
π π π‘ #ECR #coastalscience #newpublication
20.01.2026 13:19
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Navigating interdisciplinary coastal research in the UK: Challenges and solutions from an early career perspective | Cambridge Prisms: Coastal Futures | Cambridge Core
Navigating interdisciplinary coastal research in the UK: Challenges and solutions from an early career perspective - Volume 4
πPaper alertπ
πNavigating interdisciplinary coastal research in the UK Challenges and solutions from an early career perspective
by Apine et al in @universitypress.cambridge.org Coastal Futures
π doi.org/10.1017/cft....
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20.01.2026 12:53
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Happy 1st December from BODC!ππ
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We thought it would be appropriate to kick off the first day of #BODCDataAdvent by sharing this festive cruise track that forms a star, this is the JC071 PAP cruise.βπβ¨
Check out more cruises at: www.bodc.ac.uk/resources/in...
01.12.2025 11:59
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The image contains the graphical abstract of the paper. The abstract reads: Due to the energy dissipation induced by vegetation, restoration of natural ecosystems such as salt marshes is often considered an attractive nature-based solution against coastal flooding as an alternative to hard engineered defences. Even though this vegetation's capacity to dissipate energy has been well affirmed in the literature for short waves, it is still disputed for long waves (i.e., storm surges and tides) resulting in significant uncertainty on the potential effectiveness of mitigating the impact of storm surges. Furthermore, restoration or creation of coastal habitats often face challenges due to space limitations and social resistance linked to loss of valuable land. Hybrid schemes, integrating existing hard defences and natural solutions (e.g., vegetation zones), could be a good alternative to overcome such problems. However, evidence to support their implementation and design is lacking.
In this study, a modelling chain in Delft3D-FM has been implemented to test the efficiency of a hybrid solution consisting of an embankment and vegetation zones in a case study in the inner Forth estuary (Scotland, UK). The flood protection effectiveness of the proposed solution is assessed for the storm Xaver (December 2013) that greatly affected the area. The model results indicate that the proposed hybrid scheme could considerably reduce the land loss for coastal protection and that the effect of vegetation depends on design criteria such as position and orientation relative to the prevalent current flow. These results provide valuable insight towards applicability, design and implementation of hybrid schemes.
πPaper alertπ
Enhancement of coastal flood mitigation by implementing hybrid flood defences integrating hard engineering and nature-based solutionsπ
by Matsoukis et al. in STOTEN @elsevierconnect.bsky.social
πhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181063
@noc.ac.uk @ukri.org #CoOpt #SMMRUK
01.12.2025 12:23
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Splash! How can you measure waves overtopping a sea defence? Until recently the main method was "see how quick a bucket fills up". Margaret Yelland and Jenny Brown's Wire Wall uses a grid of capacitance wires and has now been tested for a year of continuous monitoring. π
21.11.2025 14:21
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Waves crashing and overtopping in Dawlish during Storm Barra. Image recorded by the University of Plymouth's Camera
πNew paper alert π
πSpatial and Temporal Variation in Wave Overtopping Across a
Coastal Structure Based on One Year of Field Observations π
by J. Brown @noc.ac.uk with @plymbiomarsci.bsky.social Network Rail and SW Coastal monitoring
πhttps://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13112194
#wirewall @ukri.org
21.11.2025 13:48
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Large wave crashing against sea wall
π Today is #WorldTsunamiAwarenessDay
While 5 Nov is known for Guy Fawkes Night in the UK, globally itβs 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
05.11.2025 11:06
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UK Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) has just published the latest rolling update on anthropogenic climate change effects on sea temperature ππ‘οΈ.
This update was led by NOC's Dr Richard Cornes.
Read the full report here π
www.mccip.org.uk/temperature
28.10.2025 11:02
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PhD at NOC (UK) - OSNAP
Dear all,Β We are currently advertising an exciting PhD project opportunity on βHeat, Freshwater and Oxygen Budgets in the Eastern Subpolar North Atlantic: Implications for UK continental shelf and Eu...
π©βπ PhD position at the National Oceanography Centre π¨βπ
π Project: Heat, Freshwater and Oxygen Budgets in the Eastern Subpolar North Atlantic: Implications for UK continental shelf and European Weather.
π€Team: Tiago, Neil, Lidia, & Bieito @bfcastro.bsky.social
π Info: www.o-snap.org/phd-at-noc-uk/
28.10.2025 16:19
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Call for blogposts on maritime history - several of the topics related to marine climate, data transcription, visualisation - apparently no need to moderate your enthusiasm
03.09.2025 20:10
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Proud to announce we've been shortlisted as a finalist for Mersey Maritimeβs Industry Awards! π
NOCβs 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 hereβ¬οΈ
20.08.2025 10:48
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Researchers from NOC are among the global community of scientists who have contributed to this new publication by @ametsoc.org! π Find details below β¬οΈ
15.08.2025 09:17
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Submit an Abstract to the π Ocean Sciences Meeting #OSM26 π session:
HC013 - Resource characterization, hydrodynamic and environmental responses of ocean-based energy
agu.confex.com/agu/osm26/pr...
Deadline 20th August 2025
@noc.ac.uk
04.08.2025 15:33
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Submit an Abstract to the π Ocean Sciences Meeting #OSM26 π session:
OT002 - Advances in understanding of ocean surface waves at the coast: evidence from new observations and models
agu.confex.com/agu/osm26/pr...
Deadline 20th August 2025
@noc.ac.uk
01.08.2025 09:10
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Submit an Abstract to the π Ocean Sciences Meeting #OSM26 π session:
HE007: Large-scale changes in the Arctic and Subarctic - Processes and Impacts
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Deadline 20th August 2025
@noc.ac.uk
01.08.2025 09:07
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IOC data for Hawaii showing waves arriving at Hawaii over a period of hours, live at 30th July 06:53 UTC.
Tsunamis in Hawaii. Heights in metres. Notice how the first wave wasn't the biggest. Real time data at www.ioc-sealevelmonitoring.org/station.php?...
30.07.2025 06:59
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Submit an Abstract to the π Ocean Sciences Meeting #OSM26 π session:
PS002 - Dynamics at the sloping boundary: understanding the interactions and exchanges between shelf seas and the deep ocean
agu.confex.com/agu/osm26/pr...
Deadline 20th August 2025
@noc.ac.uk @whoi.edu @samsocean.bsky.social
28.07.2025 13:33
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@metoffice.gov.uk βs 'State of the UK Climate' report is out today, with some key findings:
πUK sea level is rising faster than the global average
π‘οΈextremes are becoming the norm
π₯record breaking weather events are becoming more frequent
π₯the last 3 yrs have been in the UK's top 5 warmest on record
14.07.2025 11:38
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π’paper alertπ’
πEvaluating Water Levels from the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) Mission in a Hyper-Tidal Coastal and Estuarine Environmentπ
doi.org/10.1029/2024...
by Lichtman et al. in AGU Earth and Space Science
@noc.ac.uk @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
04.07.2025 11:35
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Living with climate change in a delta country
YouTube video by National Oceanography Centre
With videos exploring marine robotics π€, marine modelling π»or remote sensing π‘ to applications to fisheries, salt intrusion and the impact of climate change on water security. Take a look here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCKY...
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16.06.2025 14:51
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Check out the "Ocean Science in Action" series!
a collection of open access stories about coastal communities at the forefront of the climate change impacts. π½οΈποΈπ‘οΈπ
noc.ac.uk/education/ed...
@noc.ac.uk
16.06.2025 14:51
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