The Ocean Brief
Ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
Celebrate World Jellyfish day with six award-winning jellyfish
Ok, a confession. As far as I know, there are no awards for jellyfish, but if there were, these fabulous six would certainly meet the grade
Artificial nests boost penguin breeding success, but there’s no one-size-fits-all design
Artificial nests can boost the breeding success of endangered African penguins, but different designs are more effective at different colonies
Giant, prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth
Palaeontologists believe the teeth may have been used for defence, competitive fighting, or as digging tools
The loneliest penguins in the world?
This World Penguin Day we take a look at the Galapagos Penguin - arguably the loneliest penguins in the world.
Baby sharks stick close to shore
Scientists have shown for the first time that juvenile great white sharks gather in nearshore waters up to 10 meters deep with temperatures between 16 and 22 °C – a very different habitat from that of adults. These preferences may optimize their growth and minimize the risk of predation. These results can inform conservation efforts and help avoid unwanted encounters with swimmers.