DISCOVER YOUR CUP OF SEA

Jan 10, 2022

Marine Birds & Their Biological Role in the Marine Realm

The animal group of birds (Aves) can be characterized by some typical distinguishing features. These include feathers (for...

Darby Bonner

Jan 5, 2022

Awesome Ocean Podcasts to Listen to!

It’s a New Year! Are you looking for a New Year’s resolution? Or maybe listening to more podcasts is already one you have set this year....

Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil You’ve Probably Never Heard Of!

Hanifa Miranda

Jan 1, 2022

Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil You’ve Probably Never Heard Of!

Having been around for over 300 million years, horseshoe crabs are often dubbed as living fossils. They provide critical ecosystem...

UK Seas, Dark and Dull? Try Colourful & Charismatic!

Jo Cale

Dec 20, 2021

UK Seas, Dark and Dull? Try Colourful & Charismatic!

When you think of your top 5 to dive scuba sites, your first thoughts tend to turn to the Red Sea in Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in...

Making Waves When You Are Surrounded by Land

Baylie Fadool

Dec 12, 2021

Making Waves When You Are Surrounded by Land

I never lived near the ocean. My only connection to it was through vacations to the east coast of the United States every summer. Even...

Darby Bonner

Dec 8, 2021

Who Are BDMLR & What Do They Do?

In the new year, Your Cup of Sea will be launching its product range and giving 10% of profits from product sales to BDMLR.

Eco-friendly & Sustainable Wrapping to Reduce Waste this Festive Season

Darby Bonner

Dec 4, 2021

Eco-friendly & Sustainable Wrapping to Reduce Waste this Festive Season

Are you looking for ways to have a more eco-friendly or sustainable Christmas? The festive holidays would not be the same without...

Sustainable Swimwear: Eco-friendly & Ethical Swimwear Brands for Everyone

Darby Bonner

Dec 1, 2021

Sustainable Swimwear: Eco-friendly & Ethical Swimwear Brands for Everyone

Swimsuit shopping is difficult, not to mention trying to find sustainable swimwear, which is why many people buy from fast fashion...

Jessica Glazner

Nov 27, 2021

What Is Coral Bleaching?

As ocean enthusiasts, many of you probably already know that the ocean’s reefs have undergone extensive coral bleaching over the last...

What To Do If You Love Scuba Diving But Get Seasick

Darby Bonner

Nov 23, 2021

What To Do If You Love Scuba Diving But Get Seasick

Most of us scuba divers have been there, you get on the dive boat to have the dive of your life, but the ocean tests you with rough seas...

The Role of Nurseries in Shark Conservation

Dion Mc Daid

Nov 19, 2021

The Role of Nurseries in Shark Conservation

The term nursery is a concept used in scientific literature to describe areas where species come in large numbers to breed or spawn and...

10 Gifts That Are Perfect for Ocean Lovers

Darby Bonner

Nov 15, 2021

10 Gifts That Are Perfect for Ocean Lovers

Do you never know what to get for someone's birthday, or dare I say Christmas (too soon?), or do you simply like to treat yourself now...

Manta Ray Habitats: Tourism Disturbance & Microplastic Invasions

Steffi Nolan

Nov 11, 2021

Manta Ray Habitats: Tourism Disturbance & Microplastic Invasions

Manta rays are amongst the most elegant oceanic fish, often described as ‘flying’ underwater creatures. Out of all ray species, they are...

Jenna Clyne

Nov 7, 2021

6 Ways To Be An Ocean Advocate

The ocean covers more than 70% of the earth, provides half of our oxygen, and is home to some of the most incredible animals and diverse...

Diving & Sketching – A Liveaboard Adventure in the Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock

Ria Bailey

Nov 3, 2021

Diving & Sketching – A Liveaboard Adventure in the Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock

The sound of short, quick bursts of noise come from the front of the boat, like mini-explosions. BANG! POP! CRACK! After almost a decade...

Lauren Jacobs

Oct 26, 2021

My Saint Petersburg Adventure

“You and Tim are going where?” my friend blurted, croissants flying everywhere. “It’s his bucket list destination,” I shrugged. “But it’s...

A Guide to Scuba Diving if You Wear Glasses or Contact Lenses

Darby Bonner

Oct 22, 2021

A Guide to Scuba Diving if You Wear Glasses or Contact Lenses

Don’t have perfect eyesight, but do you love exploring underwater? Whether you wear glasses or contact lenses, you can absolutely scuba...

Why You Should Become A Dive Instructor & My Top Tips How!

Hélène Reynaud

Oct 18, 2021

Why You Should Become A Dive Instructor & My Top Tips How!

Ever wanted to become a scuba dive instructor? Join Hélène, a PADI Course Director on her top tips to succeed at the instructor course!

Common Mistakes New Scuba Divers Make & How to Avoid Them

Darby Bonner

Oct 14, 2021

Common Mistakes New Scuba Divers Make & How to Avoid Them

We have all been there, being a beginner scuba diver making mistakes, this is normal! However, the sooner you learn to avoid mistakes,...

From Confused Teen to Marine Biologist: My Academic Journey As a First-generation Student

Dina-Leigh Simons

Oct 10, 2021

From Confused Teen to Marine Biologist: My Academic Journey As a First-generation Student

When I started my undergraduate degree, I questioned every move I made. I felt isolated from my peers because most had parents or siblings