Our planet is a blue planet. The ocean covers the majority of Earth’s surface, regulating climate, absorbing carbon, and sustaining life on a global scale. Yet vast areas remain unexplored, and the ocean’s critical role is often underestimated.

The National Oceanography Centre exists to deepen our understanding of the ocean in order to address some of the most urgent environmental and societal challenges of our time.

By gaining a deeper knowledge of the ocean, we help every living thing on our planet flourish.