Technology & Innovation

From satellite tracking of marine ecosystems to community-built monitoring tools, technology is reshaping how we understand and protect the ocean. These stories examine the instruments and ideas pushing conservation forward. Innovation, here, is measured not by novelty but by impact.

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Potentially polluting wrecks: preserving the past without polluting the present

Inheriting a threatened legacy

by
Iona Cargill
Marine Heritage
Volume
7
Sep 30th, 2025
Volume
7
September 30, 2025
Preserving the past without polluting the present
It’s early July in Malta and I’m standing at the foot of the historic Fort St Elmo in the capital city of Valletta.
Nc'nean Whisky: tasting Scotland's coastal heritage

Nc'nean Whisky: tasting Scotland's coastal heritage

by
Annabel Thomas
Marine Heritage
Volume
5
Oct 30th, 2024
Volume
5
October 30, 2024
Interview with Annabel Thomas, founder and CEO of Nc'neanNc'nean whisky embodies the spirit of the Scottish Highlands and the deep-rooted connections between the land, sea, and culture.
Nc'nean whisky embodies the spirit of the Scottish Highlands and the deep-rooted connections between the land, sea, and culture.
Beyond Barriers: virtual diving with giants

Beyond Barriers: Virtual Diving with Giants in Laamu Atoll, Maldives

by
Jasmine Corbett
Technology & Innovation
Volume
5
Oct 28th, 2024
Volume
5
October 28, 2024
Ocean accessibility through VR diving with manta rays
The sensation of water—its coolness, its weight, its embrace—resonates deeply with our emotions and memories.
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.
Navigating the tides: small-holder farmers charting the future of seaweed farming

Seaweed Country

by
Simon Davis
Sustainable Livelihoods
Volume
4
Jul 1st, 2024
Volume
4
July 1, 2024
Where Farmers and Tides Meet
Within the depths of our oceans lies a valuable resource often overlooked: seaweed.
Capturing sunken history: photogrammetry reveals Scapa Flow's hidden heritage

The Ghosts Beneath Scapa Flow Revealed in 3D

by
Simon Brown
Marine Heritage
Volume
4
Jul 1st, 2024
Volume
4
July 1, 2024
Orkney’s Scapa Flow, a massive natural harbour, played a crucial role as a naval base during both World Wars.
Robots, restoration and how to save the world!

Ocean Restoration in the Age of Robots

by
Jamie Wedderburn
Climate
Volume
4
Jun 30th, 2024
Volume
4
June 30, 2024
The Future of Restoration Is Both Wired and Wild
Humans are amazing.
Drones in the fight against ghost gear: cleaning Thailand’s seas

Drones vs. Ghost Gear in Thailand’s Seas

by
Tania Drossos
Fisheries & Aquaculture
Volume
4
Jun 30th, 2024
Volume
4
June 30, 2024
A silent crisis is unfolding beneath the waves of our ocean.
Seaweed is sexy: the untapped treasure

Seaweed is sexy

by
Rhianna Rees
Sustainable Livelihoods
Volume
4
Jun 29th, 2024
Volume
4
June 29, 2024
The Hidden Value of Seaweed
Scotland’s expansive coastline has a personality like no other.
Underwater 3D modelling from wrecks to reefs

The Sea in Three Dimensions

by
Trey Cowher
Marine Heritage
Volume
4
Jun 26th, 2024
Volume
4
June 26, 2024
It is not often one stumbles upon a technology that has the ability to revolutionize the way we view, interact, and learn about our oceans.
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.
The circular economy goes beyond how we use plastic

Why the Circular Economy Is More Than Just Recycling Plastic

by
Robert Cobbold
Technology & Innovation
Volume
1
Nov 28th, 2023
Volume
1
November 28, 2023
One of the most important and least understood causes of the climate and biodiversity crisis is our debt and interest-based monetary system.
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