The Ocean Brief
Ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
Three types of animal movement in the ocean
In the ocean, some animals move a lot farther than you might think. Yes - even limpets.
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
Cool critter of the month: the chambered nautilus (Nautilus pompilius)
The chambered nautilus (Nautilus pompilius) is one cool ocean critter!
Cool critter of the month: Slipper Limpet (Crepidula fornicata)
The humble slipper limpet (Crepidula fornicata) is not as dull as you might think
A practical solution to detecting species range changes?
Detecting species range changes in the marine environment is difficult and expensive. For many species, assessment simply has not taken place.
Cool critter of the month: The Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)
There is more than good looks to the Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)
Cool critter of the month: Sea Mat (Membranipora membranacea)
Sea mat may not look like an animal - but it is one cool critter
Can you tell what (species) it is yet?
Photophores – light emitting cells on the body of fish - reveal life in the sea
Cool critter of the month: Pelagic Gooseneck Barnacles
Pelagic gooseneck barnacles can be found across the world - and they are happy to make almost anything solid their home.