The Ocean Brief
Short ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
Marine conservation and the human equation
Nathan Bennett has been actively researching the links between the environment and human societies for many years.
What the oceans do for us: Powering our needs in the future
Can tidal power provide us with a sustainable source of renewable energy?
I’m sure there used to be people living there
Sea level rise is fast becoming a challenging issue for coastal communities world-wide
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