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Our ocean is the earth's defining feature. But the blue of our blue planet is so much more than just a colour. It is rich with life and plays an important role in keeping our planet stable a...
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...
There are several stories in this series which explore the connectivity between species, but how often do we consider the connectivity betwe...
Bizarrely, when it comes to ecology – marine systems and land systems are studied separately. But we need to better understand the “in betwe...
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 Eu...
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 figh...
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...
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...
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...
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 th...
Turtles are survivors, navigators, voyagers: criss-crossing Earth's seas while continents moved and oceans grew and shrunk. But the modern o...
In episode 9, we discovered that plankton is a vital food source for manta rays so producer Izzie Clarke finds out more about these magnific...
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 jus...
"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 o...
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 fis...
"Some of the most exciting discoveries are still out there." - Dr Mark Meekan Sharks are incredibly adapted to life in the ocean, but scient...
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 num...
In this bonus episode of Ocean Matters, producer Izzie Clarke explores the very first theories of how islands are formed from Charles Darwin...
The tourist brochures are clear about what we should expect from a remote tropical island: bright blue water, white sand, some exotic shells...
"The ocean found me, in a way…" – Dr Sylvia Earle In this bonus episode of Ocean Matters, host Helen Czerski speaks to explorer...
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....
"I continue to be surprised at where microplastics are and where they come from" – Dr Imogen Napper In this bonus episode of Ocean Mat...
So often, the ocean's problems are invisible, but plastic pollution in the ocean has rocketed up public consciousness in the past few years...
"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...
Seabirds are an incredibly versatile group of animals - they roam freely on land, soar majestically through the air and are equally at home...
"When they spawn, it looks like it's snowing but upside down. It's very tranquil" – Dr Jamie Craggs In this bonus episode of Ocean Mat...
Coral reefs are some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. They're very special places, covering less than one percent of the seafloo...
"I remember finning along the reef, looking in all directions for about 15 minutes and really not seeing any fish at all" – Prof. Heat...
To quote Maya Angelou, "you can't really know where you're going, until you know where you have been." In this first episode, physicist and...
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