The Ocean Brief
Short ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
The unintended consequences of simplifying the sea: making the case for complexity
The UK prawn fishery - the most valuable of the UK fisheries - only came about because of overexploitation of other marine species. The industry, a new study finds, is not built on solid grounds.
Social-ecological vulnerability of coral reef fisheries to climatic shocks
The FAO have taken a look at the socio-ecological impacts of climate climate change and ocean acidification on a human community in Kenya that utilizes reefs for their livelihoods and survival
Rise in industrial fishing correlated decline in size of petrel prey
Using stable isotopes, scientists can figure out exactly where in the food chain petrels have been feeding.
The Law That's Saving American Fisheries
The 1976 Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation Act was arguably a groundbreaking piece of legislation that prevented widespread collapse of the US fishing industry.
Study highlights under-appreciated benefit of oyster restoration
It makes sense to instigate oyster restoration projects, not just to provide food, but also to reverse the degradation of the ecosystem. Unfortunately it is not always that simple.
Who owns the fish in the sea?
The UK High Court is being asked to make a judgement over the question of who owns the fish in the sea.
Marine Protection Goals Are on Target, But Still Not Enough
Marine protected areas are on the rise, but that doesn't necessarily mean more of the ocean is actually being protected.
National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations under scrutiny
Greenpeace accuse UK based National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) of being a "A Wolf in Shrimp's Clothing" for failing to protect the kind of small scale fishermen they claim to represent.
US Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act has prompted rebuilding of a number of fish stocks
The US Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act has prompted rebuilding of a number of fish stocks.