Protecting All Life on our Planet
The impacts of hazards and pollution are widespread and don't just affect the people living closest to the epicentres. These threats can affect every living thing on the planet in a number of different way, affecting and shifting ways of life and having lasting damage.
Whether investigating the impacts on subsea cables after an underwater volcanic eruption, or investigating how pollution affects marine life, NOC's research all pulls towards the sam aim: to understand the impact hazards and pollution has on life and how decision makers can help to increase protection and mitigation measures.
NOC's Hazards and Pollution Mission
Coastal zones are home to some of the world’s most densely populated areas. These regions rely on the ocean not just for food and livelihoods, but also for essential offshore infrastructure that supports entire industries, global trade and communications.