The Ocean Brief
Ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
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.
Sea Shorts: A tasty & nutritious treat from the sea
It's tasty, it's nutritious, it's green, it's ...dry?! In this Sea Short, take a look at this treat from the sea
Sea Shorts: Scallops Feed by Filtering
In this Sea Short, we take a look at some baby scallops which are feeding by filtering the water.
Sea Shorts: Fishing for Squid
In this Sea Short, we take a look at this fishing boat, which is kitted out to catch squid. But how can you tell?
Sea Shorts: Introducing the velvet swimming crab
In this Sea Short, we meet the velvet swimming crab.
Three types of animal movement in the ocean
In the ocean, some animals move a lot farther than you might think. Yes - even limpets.
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...
How special is a ‘Special Area of Conservation?
With proposals being put forward to open up a Welsh Special Area of Conservation sparking controversy, I ask - What is so special about a Special Area of Conservation anyway?
Oh Canada – what about your ocean?
Scientists call out Canada for undermining it's own ocean protection mandate and putting marine species at risk.