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
Where the reef manta doth roam
Finding manta ray's favourite hangouts is not easy - but is vital for conservation.
What the oceans do for us: Carbon Storage
The ocean’s play a huge role in the carbon cycle - and potentially in mitigating our continued insistence to pump carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Sawfish living on the edge
Meet the sawfishes - the world's most imperilled marine fishes.
Ocean protection for humans and other animals
What are the factors that can contribute towards marine protected areas that have both positive ecological AND socio-economic outcomes?
How not to hit a whale: Move the shipping lane
Since whales can't easily get out of our way, we should make sure we are not in theirs.
The unexpected benefits of windfarms… for seals
Wind farms in the ocean provide renewable energy - and a great place for seals
The changing face of fisheries in the English Channel
How centuries of fishing has changed the English Channel