The Ocean Brief
Short ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
Cool critter of the month: Slipper Limpet (Crepidula fornicata)
The humble slipper limpet (Crepidula fornicata) is not as dull as you might think
Australia’s protected area network failing threatened marine fishes
Australia’s protected areas are inadequate for protecting one of the world’s most threatened marine fishes – the sawfish
What the oceans do for us: medicine from the sea
Medical science never stops evolving, learning, and searching for more ways to keep us in tip-top condition. That search includes delving beneath the ocean waves.
Old fishing line hints at fishing levels inside no-take marine protected areas
Fishermen leave behind clues that tell us about their illegal activity inside marine protected areas
What the Great Barrier Reef Does for Us
The Great Barrier Reef is under threat from us. But does it matter? Sure, the Reef has intrinsic value, but what has the Reef ever done for us?
A practical solution to detecting species range changes?
Detecting species range changes in the marine environment is difficult and expensive. For many species, assessment simply has not taken place.
The Dividing Line (Benthic Habitat Mapping)
Sea floor maps support industrial endeavours such as offshore oil and gas developments, mining, and fisheries management, ensuring safety for mariners by identifying hazards and designing safe shipping channels, for conservation purposes such as designing marine protected areas, and identifying critical habitats.
Rivers and streams on the Greenland ice sheet a major contributing factor to global sea level rise
The network of 523 rivers and streams flowing on top of the Greenland ice sheet is draining vast amounts of meltwater through sinkholes.