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Ocean Matters is getting down to business. That’s the business of investing in the ocean, its future as well as the communities that rely on it.There are lots of existing financial tools that make the world go round, so how can we use them to
There are several stories in this series which explore the connectivity between species, but how often do we consider the connectivity between a species, people, land and culture?Take the Pacific Salmon, for example. This is just one example o
Bizarrely, when it comes to ecology – marine systems and land systems are studied separately. But we need to better understand the “in between”.Travelling from vast rainforests, all the way to the sandy shores of remote atolls, join oceanograp
The more you find out about eels, the more fascinating they become... Even on the scale of the surprises that nature can throw at us. The European eel starts its life way out in the open ocean, far, far away from land, out in saltwater. It the
In episode 12, we heard about the changes our ocean has faced in recent years and why it’s important to remain ‘ocean optimists’ in the fight against climate change. One ocean optimist is Sebastian Yancovic Pakarati, who is from an indigenous c
Everyone who studies the ocean recognizes that many parts of it are in a state of flux – always changing. That is the natural state of things. But sometimes changes become extreme or too frequent, and that is when problems arise. In 2015 and
With COP26 having been and gone, one thing is clear - we need positive climate action. But while climate change has been edging its way into the public consciousness, scientists, innovators, communities and campaigners have been building an str
COP26 is taking place in Glasgow, with the eyes of the world on the decisions being made, and climate change is finally getting the serious attention that scientists and campaigners have been demanding for a long time. But it’s only relatively
There’s no doubt that turtles are well-loved animals that have had a huge impact on cultures around the world and throughout history. But there’s a fine line between celebrating a species and taking it for yourself. Series Producer Izzie Clarke
Turtles are survivors, navigators, voyagers: criss-crossing Earth’s seas while continents moved and oceans grew and shrunk. But the modern ocean is presenting them with more challenges than ever.This month, oceanographer Helen Czerski will be
In episode 9, we discovered that plankton is a vital food source for manta rays so producer Izzie Clarke finds out more about these magnificent animals. What are the different species of manta ray? What’s their life history? And how do we prote
It’s often said that small is beautiful, and that’s true in the ocean too. But in the huge blue expanses of our planet, the small aren’t just beautiful – they’re essential. The 'small' here are the plankton - the tiny and varied specks of drift
"These crews are typically working 20 hours straight before they have maybe a two hour break"Fishing is having a huge impact on the lives of humans. Slavery, abduction and even murders are taking place on fishing fleets around the world and w
For most of us, fish come from a shop. They’re either laid out on ice in their full glory, neatly packaged in cans or hidden away inside fish fingers. An estimated 179 million tonnes of fish was removed from the ocean in 2018, and 87% of that e
“Some of the most exciting discoveries are still out there.” - Dr Mark MeekanSharks are incredibly adapted to life in the ocean, but scientists still have so much more to learn about these enigmatic animals. The more we understand about them a
Today we know of at least 1,200 species of shark, and we’re still finding more. Sharks are a critical part of life in the ocean. But the numbers don’t lie, these magnificent animals are seriously threatened. Since 1970, the global abundance of
In this bonus episode of Ocean Matters, producer Izzie Clarke explores the very first theories of how islands are formed from Charles Darwin and his time on HMS Beagle. Joining her is Alistair Sponsel, Historian of the Life Sciences at Cold Spr
The tourist brochures are clear about what we should expect from a remote tropical island: bright blue water, white sand, some exotic shells and the odd coconut tree. But the reality is usually a little bit more complicated.In Ocean Matters, H
“The ocean found me, in a way…” – Dr Sylvia EarleIn this bonus episode of Ocean Matters, host Helen Czerski speaks to explorer, oceanographer, and former Chief Scientist at NOAA, Dr Sylvia Earle. They discuss her fascinating career, her ongoin
When we look up at the night sky, we can see the cosmos in all its glory; the constellations are familiar friends that we learn as children. But even though the deep ocean is far closer, it is far more mysterious. Whilst it is hard to get to,
“I continue to be surprised at where microplastics are and where they come from” – Dr Imogen NapperIn this bonus episode of Ocean Matters, producer Izzie Clarke speaks to Dr Imogen Napper from the University of Plymouth about microplastics and
So often, the ocean’s problems are invisible, but plastic pollution in the ocean has rocketed up public consciousness in the past few years precisely because it, and the damage it does, is so visible. Once you start looking, it’s everywhere. Ov
“An important part of looking after the ocean is that you’ve got to look after the seabirds”If we were able to wave a magic wand and remove introduced rats from oceanic islands, is that enough to protect our seabirds? Pete Carr is an expert on
Seabirds are an incredibly versatile group of animals - they roam freely on land, soar majestically through the air and are equally at home underwater. They’re critically important if we are to maintain a healthy ocean, but half of all seabird
“When they spawn, it looks like it's snowing but upside down. It’s very tranquil” – Dr Jamie CraggsIn this bonus episode of Ocean Matters, producer Izzie Clarke speaks to Dr Jamie Craggs from the Horniman Museum and Gardens, who has been able
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