The Ocean Brief
Ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
Science Shorts: Ocean and Marine Stewardship in Africa: The Marine Stewardship Council Certification in Namibia and The Gambia
Dr. Victoria Ndinelago Erasmus discusses his new paper examining the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification scheme in the African continent through the lens of the Namibian hake trawl and longline fishery and the Gambian sole bottom set gillnet fishery.
Advances in genome sequencing could advance aquaculture
What is genome sequencing and what, if anything, does it mean for aquaculture?
Sea Shorts: Wonderful wolffish and their amazing adaptations
They may not be pretty but wolffish they have some amazing abilities - like living in places where water temperatures drop to below freezing!
Sea Shorts: A perfect harbour
In this weeks Sea Shorts, we take a quick look at the history of Newfoundland and Labrador's St John's harbour.
Sea Shorts: The Art of the Cod Jig
In this weeks sea shorts, we take a look at a traditional fishing technique through this wonderful piece of art by Newfoundland-based artist Denis Abrard.
Sea Shorts: Wonders of the Winter Flounder
In this weeks Sea Short, we meet the Winter Flounder - a flatfish that lives in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North America.
Sea Shorts: A tasty & nutritious treat from the sea
It's tasty, it's nutritious, it's green, it's ...dry?! In this Sea Short, take a look at this treat from the sea
Sea Shorts: Fishing for Squid
In this Sea Short, we take a look at this fishing boat, which is kitted out to catch squid. But how can you tell?
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...