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Fieldwork, data, and discovery. The patient work of understanding an ocean we still know remarkably little about. These stories bring readers alongside marine scientists, ecologists, and researchers working at the boundaries of knowledge.

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Learning from the Coast

by
Jon Henderson
Ocean Literacy
Volume
8
Mar 25th, 2026
Volume
8
March 25, 2026
Heritage and Ocean Literacy in East Africa
When I first began working along the East African coast, I came with a particular understanding of the ocean.
A mermaid’s tail: Exploring water heritage in the city of Hull

A mermaid's tail: Hull, England's surprising history

by
Katerina Velentza
Marine Heritage
Volume
7
Sep 29th, 2025
Volume
7
September 29, 2025
Exploring Hull's watery heritage
The history of Kingston-upon-Hull, in northern England, has always been shaped by water.
How to listen to the ocean

How to listen to the ocean

by
Carla Leone
Science & Research
Volume
5
Oct 30th, 2024
Volume
5
October 30, 2024
The sonic world of the sea reveals environmental health
Soundscapes
Sharing the deep sea

Unlocking the Deep

by
Georgia Holly
Science & Research
Volume
4
Jul 1st, 2024
Volume
4
July 1, 2024
The deep sea is the largest and least explored ecosystem on our planet.
1000 Tyres

1000 Tyres

by
Peter Holt
Marine Heritage
Volume
4
Jul 1st, 2024
Volume
4
July 1, 2024
Many years ago, the waters of Plymouth Sound were in much better health than they are today, the sandy areas were covered in seagrass down to 7m depth, the two rivers that flow into Plymouth Sound were full of native oysters and the fish life was abundant.
Oceanic roots: nurturing a childhood connection to combat plastic tides

Rooted in the Sea, Rising Against Plastic

by
Dr Freija Mendrik
Encounters & Observations
Volume
3
Feb 28th, 2024
Volume
3
February 28, 2024
If you were to walk through my childhood home, you wouldn’t question why I ended up becoming a marine biologist.
The ocean in our minds: a journey to Pitcairn Island

The ocean in our minds: a journey to Pitcairn Island

by
Jason Cleland
Science & Research
Volume
3
Feb 28th, 2024
Volume
3
February 28, 2024
Pitcairn: the tuff island
Coastlines are evolving as sea level rises; but what’s our strategy?

Rethinking How We Live with Rising Coasts

by
Sophie Ward
Climate
Volume
1
Nov 29th, 2023
Volume
1
November 29, 2023
This seastory is adapted from an article originally written by the authors for The Conversation
In search of the elusive sharks among the reefs of India

Where have the sharks gone?

by
Chloe Harvey
Biodiversity & Conservation
Volume
1
Nov 29th, 2023
Volume
1
November 29, 2023
The names and locations in this article have been changed to protect the identity of the people and the locations of the shark sanctuaries.
At the crossroads of history and biology: shipwrecks as ecological hotspots

Shipwrecks as Living Worlds

by
Prof Timmy Gambin
Marine Heritage
Volume
1
Nov 29th, 2023
Volume
1
November 29, 2023
Discover the fascinating world of reef wrecks, maritime vessels transformed into thriving artificial reefs.
If you were to stand on the breakwater that protects the entrance to Malta’s Grand Harbour and look out at sea, would you think of the multitude of shipwrecks that dot the seabed?
The tides of knowledge

The tides of knowledge

by
Dr Paul Montgomery
Marine Heritage
Volume
1
Nov 29th, 2023
Volume
1
November 29, 2023
The point at which the land and water connect holds special significance for me.
Expanding biodiversity knowledge through community and collaboration

Collective Eyes on Nature

by
Emma Bolton
Technology & Innovation
Volume
2
Nov 29th, 2023
Volume
2
November 29, 2023
A New Way to Know Biodiversity
Oceans and their rich biodiversity have long been integral to humanity’s development, as our dependence on the sea is wide-ranging and richly layered, from transport routes to cultural practices.
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