Mangroves, an invaluable ally against climate change
Mangroves are the rainforests by the sea, found at the boundary where land meets ocean. They serve a wide range of ecological functions, providing...
The importance of plankton
Without plankton there wouldn’t be polar bears on the ice.
Phytoplankton and copepods are the first two steps in the plankton food chain
In the sea,...
Understanding climate, plankton and commercial fishing
If you were to ask people what influences the abundance of fish in the sea, most would probably answer ‘commercial fishing’. While it is...
Auction to raise funds for puffin and seabird conservation
Atlantic puffins are under threat like never before. They can't find enough to eat.
Overfishing of sandeels, their favoured prey, and changes in fish distribution...
Plankton as indicators of ecosystem change
From the crabs on the seabed to the seagulls in the sky.
I explained in my previous article why there wouldn't be any polar bears on the ice...
Where have all the sandeels gone?
Most people accept that the North Sea has been subjected to the most appalling overfishing. Whitefish stocks have collapsed and the mackerel and herring...
Future ocean
If you had travelled the world in 1812 the natural wonders seen on earth would be jaw-dropping. Plains full of grazing animals and attendant predators,...
WWF and krill: conservation gone wrong
The Wikipedia entry for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) states that 'WWF is an international non-governmental organization working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment'. No surprises there...
On the brink of a marine meltdown
Spot the difference. Will we ever learn?
Why is it that with over two-thirds of the Earth's surface covered in water marine conservation still...
Put seagrass on the map with citizen science
Today, June 5th, is World Environment Day and at Project Seagrass we are happy to announce the launch of our GLOBAL Citizen Science smartphone...