top of page
DISCOVER YOUR CUP OF SEA
Search
Natalie Palmer
May 21, 2022
Beaked Whales: A Deep Appreciation for the Most Mysterious & Vulnerable Giants of the Abyss
The ocean is home to some of the world’s largest and most mysterious creatures, some of whom we’ve known for centuries through epic...
70
Darby Bonner
May 13, 2022
Noise Pollution & Why It Is Threatening Marine Life
Noise pollution is an overlooked catastrophe… Ocean noise pollution is invisible to the human eye, and now it has become one of the...
26
Darby Bonner
Apr 22, 2022
Why Is the Ocean Snowing Microplastics?
Do you ever wonder where the plastics go that you use? Did you know the ocean snows, but not the snow you and I are familiar with… The...
22
Robin Fisher
Mar 25, 2022
Painted Blue: Changing Attitudes Towards Sharks
I can trace my love of sharks back to a weirdly specific moment. When I was seven years old, my dad and I went on a sailing trip to...
60
Olivia Elliott
Jan 25, 2022
Where Is “The Ocean” In The Science Curriculum, In The UK?
If you type the word “ocean” into the search bar for the biology specification that my state school uses to teach its 1,500 pupils, you...
33
Darby Bonner
Jan 17, 2022
Parrotfish & Their Role in Marine Ecosystems
After visiting Barbados (a small island in the Caribbean) every December for 7 years. Each year I, unfortunately, saw a massive decline...
41
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....
63
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...
66
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...
61
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...
44
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
233
Darby Bonner
Oct 6, 2021
10 Awesome Scuba Diving Related Jobs
Ever wondered what jobs involve scuba diving? Check out this post on 10 awesome jobs from being a stunt diver to a scientific research diver
200
Delphine Fant
Oct 2, 2021
Chasing Dreams, Diving With Mola Mola & Living the Island Life!
Have you ever dreamed of leaving everything behind to start a new chapter? If so, then this story is for you. Sometimes, you reach a...
105
Audrey Holloway
Sep 28, 2021
For the Love of Sharks!
The ocean really pulled me in when I was in college, it came at a time when I was going through a lot of unknowns. This was a blessing in...
52
Darby Bonner
Sep 12, 2021
Nudibranchs: Some Awesome Facts About the World’s Strangest & Prettiest Slugs
10 cool nudibranch facts, some of the most bizarre marine creatures out there! Spotting them is like a Pokemon hunt - with over 3000!
74
Bryony Pearton
Sep 8, 2021
Sailing Around Cornwall Looking For Cetaceans
In the Uk, there are around 30 different species of whales and dolphins spotted around our coast, some resident groups and some rare!
28
Darby Bonner
Aug 27, 2021
A Science & Marine Library: 10 Books That Should Be On Every Ocean Lovers Bookshelf!
Whether you are a marine biologist or intrigued by the ocean and the mysterious marine life that ventures there, there is a book out there!
89
Darby Bonner
Aug 19, 2021
How to See the Northern Lights: Visiting Tromsø, Norway On a Really Tight Budget!
On most peoples bucket-list, is to see the Northern Lights (aurora borealis), which is why you should visit Tromsø!
82
Macallan Durkin
Aug 15, 2021
The Life of a Bio-Artist...
“What do you want to be when you grow up, Macallan?” A question I always had an answer to. “I want to be an artist-biologist-animal...
90
Darby Bonner
Jul 26, 2021
Diving Barbados: From Night Dives, Shipwrecks & Marine Parks!
Do you enjoy diving in warmer water? Dreaming of crystal clear water off the coast of one of the most popular Caribbean Islands? - Look...
101
bottom of page