Marine Science Summaries, Briefings and Explainers
Turn complex marine science, research, data, and technical information into clear, accurate materials that people can understand and use.
Showing why your research matters
Complex marine research and technical information rarely reaches wider audiences in a form they can immediately understand or use.
Policymakers, funders, practitioners, communities, journalists, and the public each approach evidence with different knowledge, priorities, and time constraints. Simply shortening a technical report is not enough.
We help identify what each audience needs to know, preserve the important evidence and nuance, and shape the information into a format suited to how it will be read and used.
Who this is for
Researchers communicating findings to non-specialist audiences
Research projects producing summaries, briefings, or public-facing outputs
Scientific organisations adapting technical reports for policy, practice, or public audiences
Nonprofits and international programmes communicating evidence to decision-makers and stakeholders
Marine technology and innovation companies explaining complex data, products, or applications
Teams creating practical resources for managers, practitioners, or communities
How we support you
Summaries, Briefings, and Explainer Formats
We turn complex research and technical information into audience-ready communication that is accurate, accessible, and shaped around what readers need to understand or do.
Plain-language summaries
Research summaries and accessible overviews
Briefing notes and policy briefs
Fact sheets and explainer materials
Policy- and practice-focused articles
Data and research explainers
Diagrams, infographics, and supporting visuals
Case studies and impact summaries
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You might also need
Many clients combine knowledge translation with other support. Depending on your needs, you might also be interested in:
Communication or content strategy: when you need a plan to make your content purposeful and consistent
Written and visual content: when you need ongoing content alongside standalone summaries or briefings
Websites and online presence: when you need somewhere clear and effective to publish and showcase your content
Event communications: when content is needed before, during, or after an event
Communication training and workshops: when your team wants to improve how it communicates complex research
FAQs
What is the difference between a summary, briefing, and explainer?
A summary condenses a larger piece of research or technical information into its most important points.
A briefing is usually designed to support a decision, discussion, or action. It therefore places greater emphasis on relevance, implications, and recommendations for a defined audience.
An explainer helps readers understand a complex topic, process, dataset, or idea. It may provide more background and context than a summary and can take written, visual, or multimedia form.
The boundaries can overlap, so we recommend the format based on your audience, purpose, and how the material will be used.
Can you work directly from technical reports or raw data?
Yes. We regularly work from peer-reviewed papers, technical reports, project documentation, interview material, and supplied datasets or data summaries. We work closely with your subject experts to resolve questions and ensure the resulting communication accurately reflects the source material.
How do you ensure accuracy when translating complex research?
Accuracy is essential. We work from the original source material, identify points that need clarification, and share drafts with the relevant subject experts for review. Our marine science background helps us understand specialist material and ask informed questions, while client review ensures the final output reflects the evidence correctly.
Do you work with embargoed research?
Yes. We treat confidential and embargoed material seriously and can work within agreed publication dates, access restrictions, and review processes.
Can you produce materials in multiple formats for different audiences from the same source material?
Yes. Developing several outputs from the same source material can be efficient and help maintain consistency. For example, one research report could support a plain-language summary, policy brief, fact sheet, website article, and short social media explainer, each adapted for a different audience and purpose.
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