The Ocean Brief
Ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
Join in the UK’s National Whale and Dolphin Watch this Summer
The UK is blessed with many different species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Join in the National Whale and Dolphin Watch to spot some of them yourself - and help with their conservation. No experience required!
Sea Shorts: Learning how to save a stranded dolphin
When dolphins get stranded on beaches, time is of the essence. But so too is good training.
The plight of the vaquita
If awards were given to cetaceans, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus) would certainly win a few. Sadly, not all of them would be given for positive things...
How special is a ‘Special Area of Conservation?
With proposals being put forward to open up a Welsh Special Area of Conservation sparking controversy, I ask - What is so special about a Special Area of Conservation anyway?
Protecting Kenya’s dolphin habitat
Marine protected areas for dolphins need to focus on their critical habitat if they are to do a good job
What did you say?
Noise pollution is a problem for cetaceans because they use echolocation to ‘see’ and hear.
Dolphin-free tuna. Are we worrying about the wrong species?
Cuteness is part of the reason why the public got behind the campaign for 'dolphin friendly tuna' back in the 80's and 90's.