Science & Stories from the Sea

Supporting ocean-focused scientists, businesses, non-profits, associations, and others with impactful communications and outreach that foster connections and accelerate change.

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Supporting the Ocean Decade
& Sustainable Development Goals

We are guided by the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (Ocean Decade) and the Sustainable Development Goals. We don’t support fossil fuels or destructive practices that put profit before people and the planet.

The Seven Outcomes of the Ocean Decade

Supporting a more sustainable ocean future

A clean ocean

where sources of pollution are identified and reduced or removed

A healthy & resilient ocean

where marine ecosystems are understood, protected, restored and managed

A productive ocean

supporting sustainable food supply and a sustainable ocean economy

A predicted ocean

where society understands and can respond to changing ocean conditions

A safe ocean

where life and livelihoods are protected from ocean-related hazards

An accessible ocean

with open and equitable access to data, information and technology and innovation

An inspiring & engaging ocean

where society understands and values the ocean in relation to human wellbeing and sustainable development

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and beyond

The Communication Brief

Making Waves with Strategic Science Communication

The changing tide of social media

From sharing research breakthroughs to building networks and engaging the public, social media has become an essential tool for marine researchers. But two new reports reveal a fundamental shift happening beneath the surface.

Is that science communication or dissemination 🤔

Are you sure your science communication actually is science communication?

Can AI really write a research summary?

Can generative AI models like ChatGPT write research summaries that laypeople, aka people without specialised research knowledge, can understand?

Is it time to make X your ex?

“Hey Sam, what should we do about X?”

It’s a question my clients (and those who aren’t) are asking me more and more.

In case you aren’t aware, X (or Twitter, as some prefer to call it still) has undergone significant changes since it was purchased by Elon Musk in 2022. Some have already found these changes unpalatable and have chosen to quit X. Others are seriously considering whether it is worth sticking around.

This is a big question, and the decision about whether to stay or go will depend on a variety of factors: your goals, your audience, and your values, to name just a few.

Environmental terms for British Sign Language? Yes please!

This is some really great news from a team of deaf scientists, deaf educators, and sign linguists at the University of Edinburgh. They’ve completed a project developing 400 environmental science signs for British Sign Language (BSL).

I’ll have a beer and a side of science, please

Are you familiar with Pint of Science? Science Cafe? Science on Tap?

Whatever you call them, the idea is simple - bring together a group of people in a pub, bar, cafe, or other location to hear about research from researchers while enjoying their favourite beverage. If research from Margaux Barrett and fellow researchers at Villanova University in the USA is anything to go by, event attendees are learning quite a bit.

To share, or not to share feelings

Can scientists express their genuine fears and emotions about the climate crisis, the decline and destruction of nature, and the impacts on people and still be seen as credible, objective experts?

Communication thoughts from the International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC7)

In mid-October 2024, South Africa welcomed the International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC7). There were over 600 speakers from around the world discussing all things marine. Here’s a round-up of a few of my favourite communication talks.

Finding common ground

Good environmental protection is underpinned by sound science. When public trust in science is down and misinformation rife, people may be less likely to support protective measures.

Gaps in European Ocean Observing Community

Ocean observations - collecting information about the ocean, like on temperature, or sea ice, or different plants and animals - is so important for understanding our ocean, predicting what might happen in the future, making sure that whatever we do won’t cause too much damage, and keeping people safe at sea (and along the coast)…

We can’t have everything for free

When Hakai Magazine announced that it is ceasing at the end of this year a few weeks ago, readers around the world expressed their shock and sadness across social media.

Should scientists be activists?

“I am concerned by climate scientists becoming climate activists, because scholars should not have a priori interests in the outcome of their studies.” That’s what Ulf Büntgen (University of Cambridge) wrote in a comment piece for npj Climate Action.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” ~ Helen Keller

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Science & Stories from the Sea

What do you need?

Supporting the Ocean Decade
& Sustainable Development Goals