The Ocean Brief
Ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
Gene switches help juvenile “Nemo” fish adapt their physiology to a new life on the coral reef
Rapid gene activity changes underpin transition from open ocean swimming to settling on reef floor
Crested penguins looking peng-tastic for World Penguin Day
Did you know there are six genera of penguins currently in existence, all with names that mark some sort of identifying feature? For World Penguin Day, let’s take a closer look at the fabulous crested penguins.
Four sealy good facts for International Day of the Seal!
Happy International Day of the Seal! We all know that seals are very, very cool, so let’s celebrate with these sealy good facts (promise - they’re better than my puns!)
Hunt for shark egg cases launches in Australia
Down the coast in Australia? Keep an eye out for shark egg cases!
Top ten newly discovered marine species in 2022
From the fluffy sponge crab, to the Japanese retweet mite to the satan's mud dragon, the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) has again released its annual list of the top-ten marine species described by researchers during the past year.
Unprecedented increase in ocean plastic since 2005
Rate of plastic entering the oceans could accelerate 2.6 times by 2040 if left unchecked
The science of polar bears
There are many things we know about polar bears, and many things we have yet to discover. Let’s take a peek at some of the discoveries made over the past year.
Stronger Shores looks to nature-based solutions
A South Tyneside Council-led project aims to strengthen North Eastern coastlines and communities in the face of flooding, erosion and the impacts of climate change.