The Ocean Brief
Short ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
The largest fur seal in the world
There’s something strange about the distribution of the brown fur seal - the largest fur seal in the world.
Sea Shorts: Multi-tasking underwater
Dreaming of clear blue seas? Underwater survey work doesn’t always happen in warm, clear, tropical water settings.
Join in the UK’s National Whale and Dolphin Watch this Summer
The UK is blessed with many different species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Join in the National Whale and Dolphin Watch to spot some of them yourself - and help with their conservation. No experience required!
Sea Shorts: Learning how to save a stranded dolphin
When dolphins get stranded on beaches, time is of the essence. But so too is good training.
Sea Shorts: When sea ice turns pink
Sometimes sea ice turns pink. Don't worry - it's entirely natural!
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.
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.