The Ocean Brief
Short ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
Sea Shorts: When sea ice turns pink
Sometimes sea ice turns pink. Don't worry - it's entirely natural!
Keeping lakes (and people) healthy and happy
People get a lot of enjoyment from lakes, so how can we keep both lakes and people happy and healthy?
Sea Shorts: A wreck of seabirds
Seabirds are pretty hardy creatures, but when a series of harsh storms roll in one after the other, the results can be tragic.
For salmon aquaculturalists, increasing hydrogen peroxide does not kill off more sea lice
In efforts to keep sea lice numbers down, salmon farmers might be tempted to up their doses. As new research shows, more is not necessarily better
Sea Shorts: The sucky side of the sea star
Welcome to possibly the weirdest (and niftiest) feet in the world!
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.
Aquaculture has the potential to empower women & reshape gender roles
For developing nations, aquaculture is often regarded as an opportunity to provide job and food security. It also has the potential to empower women.