The Ocean Brief
Ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
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
Life in the high seas. We know it’s there but how do we measure it?
We need to start protecting life in the high seas better than we are. Of course, it is not that simple.
Where the young turtles swim
Scientists find young loggerhead turtles make surprising journeys
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.
Whale population shows signs of recovery... just in time for a new port development
A port development proposal in British Columbia, Canada was being held back by the status of whales... until now.
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.