Earlier in the year I reported a huge amount of waste (mainly toiletries) that had appeared…
David JonesDecember 27, 2015
I have just come across this video on you Tube. It shows some research divers…
David JonesDecember 6, 2015
Source: National Geographic Author: Laura Parker When marine ecologist and a team of researchers completed…
David JonesDecember 14, 2014
The Isle of Lewis in the remote outer Hebrides has some of he most beautiful beaches you will find. With nothing but the Atlantic ocean on the western coast and limited amounts of people and industry they look pristine as nature intended. However, even in these remote locatiins plastic pollution is a feature.
2 weeks ago
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4 weeks ago
Small but important.
The banded coral shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) is more than just a colourful reef resident. Acting as a cleaner, it removes parasites and debris from fish, helping maintain the health of the reef community.
Every species has a role to play. 💙
#JustOneOcean #BandedCoralShrimp #CoralReef #MarineEcosystems #OceanConservation
3 months ago
Another fantastic day of citizen science on the beaches of South Cornwall.
These photos show exactly what the Big Microplastic Survey is all about—carefully collecting data, following a simple scientific method, and helping build a clearer picture of where microplastics are found and in what quantities. Every survey adds another piece to the puzzle. Together, thousands of surveys from around the world are helping us understand the abundance and distribution of microplastics on our beaches, providing valuable data for research, conservation, and future decision-making.
The best part is that you don't need to be a scientist to make a genuine scientific contribution. Whether you can complete one survey or one hundred, your data matters. So next time you're off to the beach, why not take the Big Microplastic Survey with you? Spend some time collecting data, enjoy being outdoors, and become part of a growing global community helping us better understand one of the biggest environmental challenges facing our ocean.
Register at microplasticsurvey.org
#CitizenScience #Microplastics #OceanConservation #MarineScience #Cornwall
3 months ago
We’re delighted to announce a new partnership between Just One Ocean and Sycomore!
Sycomore bridges the gap between science and art to create powerful, tangible solutions to today’s environmental challenges. By collaborating with leading artists and scientists, Sycomore creates art collections inspired by particular issues, with proceeds supporting projects that address them.
Each artwork sold in their Oceans collection will support our Big Microplastics Survey, with Sycomore’s unique Impact Legacy™ Score transparently measures the real-world impact each piece of art achieves.
Here is a beautiful contribution by Basmah Omar, ‘Above’s Destructive Shadow.’
If you’d like to get involved, whether by contributing or buying artwork, donating to the cause or helping Sycomore reach a wider audience, they would love to hear from you!
Find out more via their website https://sycomore.org/.
#plasticpollution #citizenscience #microplastics #artwithpurpose
4 months ago
🧡 Meet the incredible frogfish—a master of camouflage and one of the ocean's most unusual predators. This amazing fish waits patiently for prey to come within reach before striking in the blink of an eye.
No matter how small or strange a marine creature may seem, every species has a role to play in keeping ocean ecosystems healthy and balanced. Protecting biodiversity means protecting the countless connections that make our seas resilient.
#MarineConservation #Frogfish #MarineBiodiversity #OceanIssues
4 months ago
We have just spent another fantastic weekend surveying and collecting eDNA samples in St Ives Bay with some wonderful volunteers. This is the third year of collecting data and we are starting to understand the four distinct areas we are looking at. Each location has a different role within the ecosystem, from rich rocky reef habitats that serve as fish nurseries for numerous species, to sand and mud substrates that look desolate but have an incredible biodiversity.
On top of that we had a real treat on the journey back to Newquay Harbour when a huge pod (estimate around 80) of Common Dolphins joining hundreds of Gannets feeding on a bait ball, and then two Minke Whales joined the party.
Marine research in the UK doesn't get much better than this.
4 months ago
🐙 A master of disguise in action.
Octopuses are among the most remarkable animals in the ocean, able to change both their colour and skin texture in an instant. As they move across the reef, they blend seamlessly with their surroundings to avoid predators, ambush prey, and conserve energy.
Octopuses play a vital role in healthy marine ecosystems. As intelligent mid-level predators, they help regulate populations of crabs, molluscs, and other invertebrates, maintaining the natural balance of reef communities.
They are also an important food source for sharks, groupers, moray eels, and many other marine animals, making them a key link in the ocean food web.
#ProtectOurOceans #oceanconservation #healthyecosystems #justoneocean
4 months ago