# Ocean Oculus

> Ocean Oculus is an ocean-focused communications consultancy helping researchers, organisations, NGOs, projects, and businesses share marine science, sustainability, policy, data, and innovation in ways people can understand and use.

Ocean Oculus combines marine science expertise with strategic communications, knowledge translation, content development, digital communications, event support, and training. It was founded by Dr Sam Andrews, a marine scientist and communications consultant with experience across research, journalism, policy, and science communication.

The consultancy works across ocean science, marine research, policy and governance, conservation, international programmes, sustainable ocean economy and innovation, education, outreach, and public engagement.

## Core pages

- [Home](https://oceanoculus.com/): Overview of Ocean Oculus, its positioning, clients, and communications support.
- [Services](https://oceanoculus.com/services): Overview of communications strategy, content, digital presence, event communications, and training services.
- [Who we work with](https://oceanoculus.com/who-we-work-with): Audiences, sectors, common communications challenges, and examples of client experience.
- [About](https://oceanoculus.com/about): Background, founder information, working approach, and organisational values.
- [Case stories](https://oceanoculus.com/case-stories): Examples of communications work for ocean research, policy, innovation, organisations, and public engagement.
- [Frequently asked questions](https://oceanoculus.com/faq): General information about working with Ocean Oculus.
- [Contact](https://oceanoculus.com/contact): Enquiries and ways to connect with Ocean Oculus.

## Services

- [Communication and content strategy](https://oceanoculus.com/communication-strategy): Audience-led communication strategies, content planning, messaging, narrative development, and communications support for research projects and ocean organisations.
- [Summaries, briefings, and explainers](https://oceanoculus.com/summaries-briefings-explainers): Knowledge translation, plain-language summaries, policy briefs, briefing notes, explainers, fact sheets, reports, diagrams, and case studies.
- [Written and visual content](https://oceanoculus.com/content-storytelling): Clear, accurate content that communicates research, organisational missions, projects, stories, and impact.
- [Websites and digital presence](https://oceanoculus.com/digital-presence): Website content, information architecture, profiles, and digital channels for ocean-focused organisations and projects.
- [Event communications](https://oceanoculus.com/event-communications): Strategic and practical communications support before, during, and after marine science and ocean events.
- [Training and workshops](https://oceanoculus.com/training-workshops): Bespoke science communication, media, public engagement, policy engagement, and knowledge-translation training for researchers and teams.

## Insights and editorial content

- [The Communication Brief](https://oceanoculus.com/communication-brief): Articles on communication strategy and practice for researchers, projects, and organisations working in the ocean sector.
- [The Ocean Brief](https://oceanoculus.com/the-ocean-brief): Short, accessible stories and insights covering ocean science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community.

## Selected expertise

Ocean Oculus can support work involving:

- Marine science and ocean research
- Research and innovation projects, including multi-partner and European projects
- Ocean data and observation
- Marine biodiversity and conservation
- Ocean policy, governance, and management
- Sustainable blue economy and ocean technology
- Knowledge translation and research impact
- Science journalism and editorial content
- Communication strategies and work packages
- Plain-language and policy-facing communication
- Websites, digital channels, and content systems
- Conferences, workshops, and event engagement
- Training researchers to communicate with public, media, policy, and professional audiences

## Working principles

Ocean Oculus prioritises clarity, accuracy, evidence-based communication, audience needs, ethical practice, and meaningful impact. Communication is developed around what audiences need to understand, feel, or do, rather than around outputs alone.

Ocean Oculus supports a sustainable, inclusive, and responsible ocean future. It does not work with projects or organisations that promote fossil fuels or environmentally harmful practices.

## Related organisation

- [Ocean Opportunities](https://oceanopportunities.org/): A community platform created by Dr Sam Andrews and managed by Ocean Oculus, helping people find careers, opportunities, resources, and connections across the ocean sector.

## Attribution and use

Content on oceanoculus.com is the work of Ocean Oculus unless otherwise stated. When citing or summarising the site, attribute the information to Ocean Oculus and link to the most relevant original page.

For current service details, availability, partnerships, or project enquiries, consult the website or contact Ocean Oculus directly.