DISCOVER YOUR CUP OF SEA

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...

Noise Pollution & Why It Is Threatening Marine Life

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...

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...

Painted Blue: Changing Attitudes Towards Sharks

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...

Where Is “The Ocean” In The Science Curriculum, In The UK?

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...

Parrotfish & Their Role in Marine Ecosystems

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

Chasing Dreams, Diving With Mola Mola & Living the Island Life!

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...

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...

Nudibranchs: Some Awesome Facts About the World’s Strangest & Prettiest Slugs

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!

Sailing Around Cornwall Looking For Cetaceans

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!

A Science & Marine Library: 10 Books That Should Be On Every Ocean Lovers Bookshelf!

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!

How to See the Northern Lights: Visiting Tromsø, Norway On a Really Tight Budget!

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!

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...

Diving Barbados: From Night Dives, Shipwrecks & Marine Parks!

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...