The Ocean Brief
Short ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
How Lionfish invaded the Atlantic
Lionfish, a native of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, has taken hold of western Atlantic coral reefs, with devastating impacts.
How sea ice's underbelly influences ice dynamics
When it comes to sea ice dynamics, measuring what lies beneath the surface is very important.
Uncovering the turbulent world of zooplankton migrations
Armed with an ADCP, Dr Mamoru Tanaka (Geological Survey of Japan) studies the impact of turbulence on zooplankton's diel migration patterns.
Why are Florida's 'urban manta rays' visiting some particularly dangerous spots?
With the help of an ADCP, Dr Jessica Pate is starting to uncover why Florida’s ‘urban manta rays’ are choosing to hang out in one of the most hazardous, man-made inlets in the State.
Practical, technical training in ocean technology
For academics doing research with ocean technology instrumentation, not all skills can be developed in the lab. Geological Survey of Japan's Dr Mamoru Tanaka joined Nortek Japan for two months to receive practical training in ocean technology and upskill in the principles and applications of ADCPs and ADVs. He is one of many academics who have been given practical training by Nortek to successfully deploy acoustic instrumentation for ocean research.
Serving up some berry good science!
Whether we are talking true berries or not, researchers are continually uncovering intriguing insights from the wonderful (and frankly delicious) world of berries.
Diatoms: More than just pretty
You may not have heard of them. You may not be able to see them with the naked eye. But diatoms—single-celled algae found in fresh and marine waters—are among the most important organisms we share the planet with.
The science of coastal flooding
Professor Celso Ferreira is working on how we can better manage our coastlines to reduce the risk of flooding.
Rooting out the risks of plant recolonization on mine waste
Mine waste needs careful storage to ensure they don’t contaminate the environment. A new study explores the long-term effectiveness of one type of storage cover, which essentially made from layers of soil that allow plants to grow on them.