The ocean covers more than two thirds of the world, but we have a detailed map of less than 20% of its floor. But slowly, marine geoscientists are filling in the gaps.

Over the years, I've explored unvisited areas of ocean floor. I've discovered new ecosystems and described weird and wonderful species and even had the honour of having some named after me.

We all know the amazing job that bees and birds, as pollinators, do for the planet. But have you heard about the humble copepod?

The minke whale is one of the largest marine species regularly visiting the Scottish coast, but its secretive and unpredictable lifestyle means much of its behaviour remains a mystery.

Scientists are one step closer to understanding how plankton communities are changing in coastal waters and shelf seas around the UK.

Glue-like substances secreted by bacteria are sticking tiny particles of plastic together in the ocean to form larger masses.

Early Christmas present for the National Oceanography Centre as missing deep-ocean lander is found after five years lost at sea.

While plastics have many benefits, plastic waste is a serious form of pollution, particularly in our oceans. Here we take a look at the history of plastics and where we are now.