The Ocean Brief
Short ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
Can you tell what (species) it is yet?
Photophores – light emitting cells on the body of fish - reveal life in the sea
Are marine protected areas protecting the places that need protecting?
Marine protected areas differ if how much protection they offer, and some may in reality not offer much more protection than you get in the rest of the ocean anyway. Why does this happen? Politics.
Even the smallest fisher plays a part
In some places, recreational fishers help protect marine life
Secchi disk: Simple technology for ocean science
How you can use the simple secchi disk can help us learn more about the ocean
What the oceans do for us: One phytoplankton's waste….
Phytoplankton - tiny marine plants - are vital for our survival
What lies beneath: Technology for Ocean Science
Remote sensing technology LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is providing a window into the ocean
Restoration ecology – bringing back lost undersea worlds
Sydney, Australia has cleaner coastal waters, but seaweeds and the animals they provide homes for just aren't coming back... yet
Cool critter of the month: Pelagic Gooseneck Barnacles
Pelagic gooseneck barnacles can be found across the world - and they are happy to make almost anything solid their home.
When ecotourism and whales collide
Even non-consumptive forms of eco and nature-based tourism – such as wildlife watching – can have a negative impact on the very species we are hoping to see and protect.