15 Must-Read Ocean Blogs to Read in Self-Isolation
BY ALLY HUGHES
Missing The Sea? Welcome to your very own ‘Marine Entertainment from your Home’! Each day for the next 10 days, we’ll be releasing a blog article full of juicy, ocean related content for you to explore from the safety of your living room couch...
You all know why I’m writing this article. I don’t even want to mention you-know-what as this article should serve as a catalogue of pure ocean-y escapism to help you get through these days stuck inside away from the salty air, sandy footprints, and soothing sounds of our beautiful oceans. Thank you to everyone in our community who has massively helped my research for this by compiling your own lists and threads online. So let’s crack on with our first topic… Blogs!
Women In Ocean Science - a little shameless self-plug here but we have lots of great articles including interviews with some fantastic women working in everything from polar science to oceanography to education.
Marine Madness - “Shining a light on the weird & wonderful creatures of our oceans and the important issues they face in a changing world.” They also have videos and a book club!
The Marine Diaries - Giving a voice to our ocean through education, collaboration, and inspiration.
Marine Conservation Society - Leading political, social, and cultural changes to help protect our oceans and the creatures that call it home. (Based in UK)
Scientists@Sea - Personal accounts from those working on the Marine Institute’s research vessels the RV Celtic Explorer and RV Celtic Voyager. (Based in Ireland)
The Marine Detective - “Join me in the cold, dark, life-sustaining NE Pacific Ocean to discover the great beauty, mystery and fragility hidden there.”
Marine Science Blog - Keep up-to-date with the latest marine research being conducted by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science. (Based in UK)
Panbo - The marine electronics hub!
Marine Technology News - Subscribe for FREE to the “world's largest audited circulation publication serving the global Marine Technology Market.”
Old Salt Blog - Hosted by author Rick Spilman which includes history, sea stories, and nautical blogs.
Sea to Summit - Definitely worth checking out whilst you are daydreaming about your next big adventure!
Ocean Blogs - Everything from expedition accounts, the latest in science and technology, and activities and fun facts!
Oceana - “Dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale.”
Beach Chair Scientist - Written by Ann McElhatton, a “Teacher. Storyteller. Environmental Educator. Science Communicator.”
Innovation X Change - “reengineer aquaculture for sustainability to achieve a Blue Revolution for our Oceans.”