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Reflections from Whitby fishermen

A platform to celebrate sustainable fisheries and our common connection to the sea. By Sarah Coulthard.

Rob Clark, Chief Officer Association of IFCAs on the task of regional Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) in securing sustainable inshore fisheries in England.

A strange creature, with shadows pulsing across its indeterminate form, sat hunched on the seabed above eight tentacles and among sea fans and sponges.

Early career scientist Matthew Faith on research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and marine biodiversity.

How are the UK's marine protected areas really doing? Dani Clifford reports on The Wildlife Trusts' assessment.

Inshore fisheries are a lifeline for coastal communities. By Sarah Coulthard on behalf of the Inshore and Small-Scale Fisheries consortium (ISSF).

The ripples of this unexpected event continue to spread. By Guy Baker.

Can science diplomacy turn the tide of geopolitical ambition? By James Borton.

An exciting new project targets knowledge gaps around how commercially important fish species use inshore habitats. By Ben Ciotti.

Teaching about the ocean is fundamental to help children understand our planet. We spoke to Ceri Lewis and Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop about the journey to build ocean literacy into the UK National Curriculum.

Join the hunt for coastal wildlife

Myles O’Reilly and David Johns celebrate a milestone in the NMBAQC (Northeast Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control) scheme.

​​​​​​​Bringing fun community competition to UK marine citizen science. By Loretta Kwok and Ben Holt.

From underneath plant pots to the deep sea, genomic studies reveal the intricate world of isopods.

Photoprotective personal care products—or sunscreens—shield us from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Anneliese Hodge asks, have we ever questioned the ingredients of these products and the effect they might have on the marine environment?

Exclusive interview with Professor Carlos Duarte

Value coastal wetlands for the right reasons, says Phil Williamson

Mangrove forests are powerful allies in our battle against climate change by Barend van Maanen and Dunia H. Urrego.

Anglers are providing vital data to help manage fish stocks. By Christina Hunt.

Jellyfish are unloved and misunderstood, yet diverse and essential to marine ecosystems. Nicolas Djeghri speaks up for the unloved and misunderstood jellyfish.

A new automated detection and quantification system for jellyfish uses artificial intelligence for cost-effective long term monitoring and early warning systems. By By Hilmar Hinz, Ana Ruiz-Frau, Miquel Martin-Abadal and Yolanda Gonzalez-Cid

Bottlenose dolphins are often considered among the most intelligent and playful creatures of the sea, but David Ascheri and colleagues reveal a darker side to their nature.

Simon Thomas on the return of large, pelagic sharks to the waters off South West England.

Leila Moore examines the recent spate of encounters between orcas and sailing yachts off the Iberian Peninsula.

Aggregations of marine predators are one of the ocean’s great spectacles, but little is known about them. Alicia Burns, Jens Krause, Matt Hansen, Fernando Elorriaga-Verplancken, and Rogelio González Armas focus on interactions between striped marlin and sea lions to uncover their secrets.