The Ocean Brief
Short ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
Sea Shorts: Not just a dirty rock
Next time you are near a rock pool, pick up a rock. That's not dirt you're looking at - that's life!
Sea Shorts: A perfect harbour
In this weeks Sea Shorts, we take a quick look at the history of Newfoundland and Labrador's St John's harbour.
Sea Shorts: The Art of the Cod Jig
In this weeks sea shorts, we take a look at a traditional fishing technique through this wonderful piece of art by Newfoundland-based artist Denis Abrard.
Sea Shorts: Home-hopping hermit crabs
In this week's sea shorts, we meet the home-hopping hermit crabs - and their rather large claws.
Sea Shorts: The birth of an Isthmus
Bruny Islands 'The Neck' is a beautiful isthmus. But just how did it get there?
Sea Shorts: Sailing by the wind
In this weeks sea shorts, we take a look at one of nature's sailors - Velella velella
Sea Shorts: Sunflower sea stars 'drop and run'
Sunflower sea stars may be voracious predators, but they also need to defend themselves. They and other sea stars have a rather nifty way of doing this - drop an arm and run!
Sea Shorts: Santa Claus? Meet Golden Claws!
Most American lobsters are a dark blue to murky brown colour. So why do some of them, like this lobster sporting yellow claws, come in other colours?
Sea Shorts: Stacking up against the sea
Sea stacks were once part of the land, but the power of the ocean and the wind create these awe-inspiring wonders of nature.