Category: The Ocean

Listen to this article: Are you speaking my language? We know that whales are mammals, just like us. They breathe air, are warm-blooded and give birth to live young. Some whales, like the humpback whale, have an artistic flare and can sing songs! But what we also share with these

What stands between a salmon and its journey home? From quiet rivers to the open ocean and back again, salmon undertake one of nature’s most extraordinary migrations. But in our ever changing work, this journey is becoming harder to complete.

Imagine you‘re sat on the coast, several metres above the water. The strong cliff wind blows your hair in all directions, while the flight of gulls and fulmars livens up the sky. A kestrel hunts just within your field of vision, diving down towards a hidden stretch of land below

Image of thriving coral reef, taken from Canva. As if floating through outer space, gazing at the surface of an unfamiliar planet, divers are awestruck by the view that unfolds below them. Although not quite alien, the kaleidoscopic expanse of animal colonies covering tropical seabeds is often compared to the

Manta Ray gliding through the water with two suckerfish called Remoras. Image taken from Canva With giant, wing-like fins flapping in slow, rhythmic motion, reef manta rays glide through the water like living kites from a prehistoric world. Divers often call them the butterflies of the sea, not just for

Just off the rugged coast of Cornwall, the sea rolls blue and glassy under a pale morning sky. A research boat rocks gently in the swell, instruments ticking softly as the team scans the horizon. Then, suddenly, the water erupts. A school of baitfish flashes to the surface in a

Successful Collaborations Between Fisherfolk, Scientists and Policy Makers in a Mediterranean Fishery This is the story of how a group of fishermen from a small, politically divided country are finding Another Way. It is a tale of 3 am alarms, bleary-eyed drives, and beautiful sunrises. A story of laughter, tears,

Antarctic Krill (Euphasia superba) have been discovered to be one of the most important organisms for carbon storage in the world. Image taken from Canva We’ve all heard of carbon offsetting, right? Okay, now imagine that instead of planting trees or protecting peat bogs, airline companies are proudly showing off

Coral reef (photo taken from Canva) Coral reefs are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on the planet, supporting marine life, protecting coastlines, and providing a livelihood for millions of people. But these underwater cities are under serious threat from climate change, pollution, and destructive fishing. In response, scientists

2nd MARCH 2021: 260 BODIES FOUND WASHED UP ON THE SHORES OF SOUTH AFRICA. A team of scientists tasked with investigating the mysterious deaths discovered something unexpected, something that is becoming increasingly common but has largely gone unnoticed by mainstream media1. Their findings set off a three-year investigation, culminating in

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