Features

: ECO; Posted On October 17, 2023

The Brilliant Abyss

Dr Helen Scales is a marine biologist and captivating writer of the Guardian bestseller Spirals in Time, Eye of the Shoal, and the beautifully...

: Kira Coley; Posted On October 17, 2023

To Cut Emissions by 2040, Scientists Must Make Changes Too

2022 marks 150 years since the HMS Challenger expedition (1872-1876)—a scientific program widely considered to be the world’s first oceanographic...

: Lisa Marrocchino; Posted On October 16, 2023

Now is the Time to Prioritize Ocean Exploration Alongside Space

There is a clear connection between space and ocean exploration, with both piquing our inherent human spirit of adventure and discovery. With our...

: Brendan Jack; Posted On October 16, 2023

Improving Humanity's Relationship with the Sea Through Scientific Discovery

It was in Monaco in September 2019 when I first met Yvan and Cecile Griboval, the driving force behind OceanoScientific, an ocean science NGO based...

: Josephine McKenna; Posted On October 14, 2023

Beyond Borders: An Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management

Along the north-west coast of Africa, generations of fisherfolks have seen their fortunes rise and fall with the ebb and flow of the tides. Many...

: Alan Williams; Posted On October 13, 2023

Using Acoustic Tagging to Understand and Preserve Essential Fish Habitats

The ocean is integral to our existence. For generations it has sustained our entire way of life, providing food and health benefits, and it remains...

: Aurora C. Elmore; Posted On October 13, 2023

Exploring the Nation’s Blue Frontier

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (NOAA Ocean Exploration) is the sole office of the...

: Marit Reigstad, Bodil Bluhm, Lena Seuthe, Ingrid Wiedmann, and Martin Ludvigsen; Posted On October 13, 2023

Climate Change is Only One of the Challenges in the Arctic Ocean

The Arctic is not only at the top of the world but also tops the list of areas most impacted by climatic changes. With temperatures rising about 2-3...

: Samantha Andrews; Posted On October 12, 2023

Monitoring the Air-Sea Interface

There are few places on earth as dynamic as the boundary between ocean and atmosphere. This is where carbon dioxide is exchanged between ocean and...

: Hervé Claustre; Posted On October 12, 2023

Robots Explore the Ocean Twilight Zone

The ocean Twilight Zone is a layer of water found between 200 and 1,000 meters below the ocean surface, sandwiched between the Euphotic and Aphotic...

: By Haley McQueen; Posted On October 9, 2023

Canada’s Ocean Sector Boasts Investment and Innovation

In September, the ECO Magazine editorial team had the pleasure of attending Innovate Canada—Oceans 2023, held in Victoria, BC, Canada. This ocean...

: Dr. Mi-Ling Li; Posted On October 8, 2023

Eye in the Sky: Exposing Hidden Fishing Fleets in African Waters

African waters are home to three of the four most productive marine ecosystems on Earth: Canary Current, Benguela Current, and Somali Coastal...