The NOC is the UK’s national centre of excellence for large scale oceanographic research. Core National Capability Long-term science is, and will remain, the key foundation of NOC’s research base.
Our work with partners in the UK, and also internationally, is part of our National Marine Capability. The NOC works with the UK and international marine science community and a variety of marine and maritime partners, in the private and government sector, to improve dialogue and sustained interaction in an inclusive, impartial way.