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 looks like. Find out more about the RAPID array - https://amoc.rapid.ac.uk/ The National Oceanography Centre's 'Into the Blue Presents: The AMOC'...

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 the historic High Seas Treaty, amongst other ocean governance frameworks. Learn more about the High Seas Treaty -...

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. More about GEORGE - https://george-project.eu/ More about CHALKY - https://bio-carbon.ac.uk/node/32 MORE about SEAO2-CDR -...

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 Boaty McBoatface - https://noc.ac.uk/facilities/marine-autonomous-robotic-systems/autosubs Dive into the history of the Autosub programme -...

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.dhigroup.com/careers/dhi-people-stories/frank-thomsen-of-whales-and-sound The European Marine Board -...

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 relating to NOC's work with AI - https://noc.ac.uk/news/artificial-intelligence-successfully-predicts-toxins-uk-seafood Digital Twins Into the Blue...

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-the-surface/twilight-zone Learn more about the BIO-Carbon project - https://bio-carbon.ac.uk Follow us on social media to keep up to date with...

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 heatwaves - https://noc.ac.uk/under-the-surface/marine-heatwaves Follow us on social media to keep up to date with new episode releases and latest news -...

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. Find out more about Ocean Bottle and how to buy one - https://oceanbottle.co/ NOC's research into the effects of plastics on our ocean -...

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 Research Alliance® - https://www.blueoceanresearchalliance.com/ Find out more about Subsea7 - https://www.subsea7.com/en/index.html NOC Innovations -...

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 the delivery of sustainable ocean futures. Find out more about Socio-Oceanography: https://projects.noc.ac.uk/socio-oceanography/ Read the...

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 - https://lewismjefferies.myportfolio.com/ When we worked together at the Isle of Man - https://youtu.be/L31kciNf2SE Follow us on social media...

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 and our National Marine Facilities here - https://noc.ac.uk/facilities Keep up to date with the latest ocean news from NOC -...

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, here - https://youtu.be/DgNYn8g8ZaQ Keep up to date with the latest ocean news from NOC - https://noc.ac.uk/news Follow us on social media to...

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 more about Sara's ocean acidification research - https://youtu.be/8Qpaj1EFlx4 Keep up to date with the latest ocean news from NOC -...

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/science/under-the-surface/marine-heatwaves Keep up to date with the latest ocean news from NOC - https://noc.ac.uk/news Follow us on social...

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 hand and how the sport is adapting to survive. Learn more about Dee Caffari MBE - https://www.deecaffari.co.uk/ Learn more about Conrad...

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/news/quarter-ocean-floor-now-mapped Check out ECO Magazine's Deep Dive II: Marine Environmental Research:...

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-fleet-advanced-robotic-floats-deployed-part-global-argo-programme Check out ECO Magazine's Deep Dive I: Ocean Observations:...

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 expeditions! Learn more about Discovery's 100th anniversary here - https://noc.ac.uk/facilities/research-ships/100-years-discovery-resources Find out how...

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 Machine now - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/441190/blue-machine-by-czerski-helen/9781911709107 Find out more about Helen -...

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 in the future. Learn more in one of our eye-catching animations - https://youtu.be/ODx-xi7SfNM Visit the NZOC website -...

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 - https://youtu.be/ODx-xi7SfNM Learn more about the DITTO Ocean Decade Action 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 of the 21st century. Learn more about the work of our Ocean BioGeosciences team here -...