The Ocean Brief
Ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
750+ Oil Slicks Found in Mediterranean Sea
A new report released at the Our Ocean Conference in Greece by SkyTruth, a nonprofit conservation technology organization, identified 757 oil slicks covering 1.9 million hectares in the Mediterranean Sea between July 2020 - January 2024. Most of these slicks were discharged from vessels in transit.
Celebrating World Seagrass Day
It’s World Seagrass Day so what better time to discover these amazing marine powerhouses
Earth observations for eutrophication
A new case study highlights how Earth Observation can help detect, monitor, and forecast eutrophication status and risks.
Stronger Shores looks to nature-based solutions
A South Tyneside Council-led project aims to strengthen North Eastern coastlines and communities in the face of flooding, erosion and the impacts of climate change.
Hack the ocean with Open Sea Lab
Join the The Open Sea Lab 3.0 Hackathon to create and share innovative ideas for the development of useful ocean-related applications.
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.
Canada's Forest Trust is planting a long-term ESG strategy
Canada’s Forest Trust wasn’t to grow forests that will never be clear cut. Their aim - store carbon, support wildlife, and partner with First Nations for an equitable and green economy.
Blue-Cloud Hackathon: Marine data scientists & researchers wanted to decode the Ocean!
Are you ready to decode the ocean? Blue-Cloud project is looking for marine data scientists & researchers, ICT experts, innovators, students to help solve key ocean challenges.