The Ocean Brief
Ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
Policies not ending plastic pollution
A new report from the University of Portsmouth’s Global Plastic Policy Centre examining the effectiveness of global plastic policies concludes that current approaches to policy making will not produce the step change needed to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis.
Crypto Coral Tribe - Leveraging the power of NFTs to protect the natural world
Harnessing 9000 uniquely-created NTFs, Crypto Coral Tribe seek to plant 3,000 corals worldwide through their network of marine conservation partners. These includes Coral Guardian, Coral Triangle Center and Turks & Caicos Reef Fund.
Blue-Cloud Hackathon: Marine data scientists & researchers wanted to decode the Ocean!
Are you ready to decode the ocean? Blue-Cloud project is looking for marine data scientists & researchers, ICT experts, innovators, students to help solve key ocean challenges.
Sea Shorts: Multi-tasking underwater
Dreaming of clear blue seas? Underwater survey work doesn’t always happen in warm, clear, tropical water settings.
Join in the UK’s National Whale and Dolphin Watch this Summer
The UK is blessed with many different species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Join in the National Whale and Dolphin Watch to spot some of them yourself - and help with their conservation. No experience required!
Sea Shorts: Learning how to save a stranded dolphin
When dolphins get stranded on beaches, time is of the essence. But so too is good training.
9 Migratory marine species to be given better protection
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) decided to give 9 migratory marine species greater protection. Let's take a closer look at who they are.
Sea Shorts: New Zealand's endangered sea lion
The New Zealand sea lion was nearly hunted to extinction over 100 years ago. Today the sea lion is still struggling to recover.
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...