Sunscreens can hurt the marine environment – here’s how to choose one that’s healthy for you and the sea
Certain sunscreens could harm the marine environment - here’s how to choose ones with environmentally friendly UV filters.
Aug. 2, 2024 • ~9 min
I’ve been listening to seagrass meadows to understand how their underwater soundscapes reflect biodiversity
Recording soundscapes in seagrass is useful because it allows researchers to detect creatures that can’t be seen, because they’re camouflaged, hiding or nocturnal.
July 4, 2024 • ~9 min
From the coast to the deep sea, changing oxygen levels affect marine life in different ways
Marine species respond to ocean deoxygenation in different ways depending on where in the ocean they live.
April 23, 2024 • ~7 min
Snorkelling artists showcase Scotland’s diverse marine life in thought-provoking exhibition
Nine artists have taken part in a snorkelling artists’ residency that began underwater in Scotland.
April 18, 2024 • ~7 min
Go on an Easter egg case hunt on the beach to discover more about sharks and rays
Egg cases of sharks and rays can be found washed up on the shore. Citizen science data helps scientists understand the life cycles of these marine animals and how to best conserve them.
March 27, 2024 • ~6 min
Restored coral reefs can grow as fast as healthy reefs after just four years – new study
Artificial reef stars have been added to damaged coral reefs in Sulawesi, Indonesia. A new study shows that within just four years, restored reefs are thriving as much as healthy reefs.
March 8, 2024 • ~6 min
Sharks, turtles and other sea creatures face greater risk from industrial fishing than previously thought − we estimated added pressure from ‘dark’ fishing vessels
The toll on wildlife from illegal fishing, bycatch and entanglement in fishing gear is likely underestimated, because it doesn’t account for ‘dark’ fishing vessels, a new study finds.
March 6, 2024 • ~7 min
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