Covering 30% of our planet, the ocean is vital to life on Earth. It shapes our climate, produces over half the oxygen we breathe, and sustains millions of people through food, travel and trade. From the weather outside your window to the everyday products in your home, the ocean’s influence is woven through every part of our lives, keeping it healthy is essential for our future.

By helping people understand the ocean, we open the door to a deeper connection with nature and our planet. Ocean literacy sparks curiosity, empowers people to make informed choices, and reveals just how much the ocean supports us all. By sharing this knowledge, we can protect it today and inspire future generations to do the same.

Dive deeper into what happens beneath the waves and how it affects people and the planet with our educational pages.

Geohazards

Geohazards

Heatwaves

Heatwaves

Seagrass

Seagrass

Twilight Zone

Twilight Zone

Plastics

Plastics

Creatures of the Deep

Creatures of the Deep

Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)

Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)

NOC’s podcast, Into the Blue, brings you in-depth conversations with oceanographers and ocean advocates from around the world. Now spanning three seasons, you can listen or watch on your favourite podcast platform or on YouTube.

The Lost Tropical Island with Professor Bramley Murton

The Lost Tropical Island with Professor Bramley Murton

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Autosub Long Range with Stewart Fairbairn

Autosub Long Range with Stewart Fairbairn

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Corals and Scuba Diving with Dr Sara Fowell

Corals and Scuba Diving with Dr Sara Fowell

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Ocean Power: From Wind to Tidal Energy with Dr Michela De Dominicis

Ocean Power: From Wind to Tidal Energy with Dr Michela De Dominicis

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Our YouTube series News Splash keeps you up to date with the latest findings and stories about protecting our ocean. Hear directly from the scientists behind the groundbreaking research shaping our understanding of the sea.

European Summer Weather May Be Predictable Months to Years in Advance

European Summer Weather May Be Predictable Months to Years in Advance

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How Future Marine Heatwaves Could Devastate UK Marine Ecosystems

How Future Marine Heatwaves Could Devastate UK Marine Ecosystems

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Unlocking the Role of High-Temperature Fluids in Explosive Volcanic Eruptions

Unlocking the Role of High-Temperature Fluids in Explosive Volcanic Eruptions

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