The Ocean Brief
Ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
Sea angling competitions could help fill in data gaps
Community science project Competitive Angling as a Scientific Tool (CAST) could provide a unique insight into the distribution, life stages and habitat preferences of data-poor fisheries.
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.
Hunt for shark egg cases launches in Australia
Down the coast in Australia? Keep an eye out for shark egg cases!
Marine invasive species special issue
Discover some of the inspirational people and organisations working to learn more about and mitigate the impact of invasive species in the ocean in this special edition of Eco Magazine.
Science Shorts: Power, knowledge and the transformative potential of marine community science
Dr. Ben McAteer discusses his new paper which presents a critical discussion on the potential of community science to function as a means of transforming marine management challenges.
Sea Shorts: Multi-tasking underwater
Dreaming of clear blue seas? Underwater survey work doesn’t always happen in warm, clear, tropical water settings.
The Invisibility of Microplastic Pollution
To tackle plastic pollution, we need to make is visible – and a charismatic problem.
Citizen Science shows promise for shark monitoring
Citizen scientists are helping to monitor sharks, providing vital information that can help us take better care of them.
Secchi disk: Simple technology for ocean science
How you can use the simple secchi disk can help us learn more about the ocean