Animals & Plants

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.

From the seawire: ocean news in October 2022

Missed out on October 2022's ocean news? Here's a glimpse into what went down in Davy Jones's Locker this month. News relates to marine animals & plants, the climate crisis and the ocean, fisheries and aquaculture, marine technology, and people and the sea.

From the seawire: ocean news in September 2022

Missed out on September 2022's ocean news? Here's a glimpse into what went down in Davy Jones's Locker this month. News relates to marine animals & plants, the climate crisis and the ocean, fisheries and aquaculture, marine technology, and people and the sea.

Biobank aims to save West Coast kelp forests

Scientists at Simon Fraser University have developed a cryogenic freezing technique to store germplasm, or “seed”, of at-risk bull kelp in a biobank. The collection of “seed” could be used to aid restoration efforts and advance research projects such as identifying kelp populations that may be better suited to survive in the warmer waters expected with climate change.

From the seawire: ocean news in August 2022

Missed out on August 2022's ocean news? Here's a glimpse into what went down in Davy Jones's Locker this month. News relates to marine animals & plants, the climate crisis and the ocean, fisheries and aquaculture, marine technology, and people and the sea.