The Ocean Brief
Ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
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.
Why erect-crested penguins reject their first egg and lay a second one
A new analysis of old data suggests that the endangered erect-crested penguin’s bizarre nesting habits – rejecting the first egg they lay – is because they can’t feed two chicks, and the second, larger egg has a better chance of success.
Marine heatwaves on the rise
While heatwaves have been striking across the northern hemisphere this summer, new research shows how marine heatwaves have increased since 1850.
Climate change predicted to reduce kelp forests’ capacity to trap and store carbon
A new study suggests faster decomposition in warmer waters could reduce kelp contributions to deep sea carbon stores.
Harnessing whale's carbon capture potential
Whale Seeker, a Montreal-based startup that leverages AI to simplify whale monitoring, is leading a new project the Canadian Arctic, to develop and test a scalable whale carbon and biodiversity detection methodology and credit system. The Whale Carbon Plus project will incentivise marine actors to monitor marine mammal presence and take meaningful action to avoid conflict with them.
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.
A glimmer of hope from the IPCC
The climate crisis is here, but it’s not too late to stave off the worst impacts. Not convinced? Let’s look at some of the small—and yes, imperfect—steps we’ve taken so far.