The Ocean Brief
Short ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
Inspiring the next generation of marine engineers at SubRace 2024
This summer, teams of university students will be pitting their skills in the European International SubRace, a competition that combines engineering, design, technical expertise, and human endurance.
Keeping small ship standards ship shape
In IMarEST’s Small Ships Special Interest Group (SS SIG), members are helping to structure regulations and standards for small craft as more people start to live on their boats due to the cost of living.
Measuring waves to protect the Vietnam's coast
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are developing new measures to protect the Mekong Delta and it’s communities from erosion.
Marine Protected Areas don’t line up with core habitats of rare migratory fish
62% of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) designated to protect rare migratory fish species are outside of their core habitats, according to a new modelling study.
Immersive maritime training
Onboarding seafarers is set to become easier, thanks to developments in immersive learning and AI.
From lead lines to sonar beams
How the technology behind seabed mapping has evolved over the years
Celebrating marine pollinators
It’s World Bee Day! Bees are famous for their pollination, but did you know that there are many other pollinators? Some even live in the sea.
Giant, prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth
Palaeontologists believe the teeth may have been used for defence, competitive fighting, or as digging tools