Jellies! and the dangers of an unregulated industry
How a growing global demand for jellyfish risks oceanic foodwebs, and what's needed to ensure a sustainable jellyfish industry.
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As much art as science
Art is a powerful way to bring science to the general public in an inspiring, relatable way. Artist-in-residence Victoria Evans explores how art and science can work together to achieve shared goals.
Tuning in to Madeira’s community
Read about the local community's concerns, questions and suggestions at the Madeira Deep-Sea Symposium in December.
Who cares about algae?
Marine forests are in decline in Madeira. PhD student Alejandro Bernal-Ibáñez explains how his research can aid marine forest restoration and why algae is awesome.
Citizen science, scuba diving and the economics of environmental health
Matej is one of our collaborators here at MARE-Madeira and living proof that you don’t need a degree in marine biology to make a positive contribution to ocean research and conservation!
Lights, camera…collaboration!
Meet our GAME students Elisa and Laura, who came to Madeira to take part in a global experiment on coastal light pollution.
The Value of Basic Research, Part II
How philanthropists have influenced the course of human history and saved untold lives by supporting basic research.
Putting ‘sustainable’ in the sustainable blue economy
The rise in 'sustainable' blue economy ventures creates both hope and concern. Marine researchers, entrepreneurs and investors must work together if we are to protect our ocean from 'blue washing'.
Education for sustainable development: a marine litter case study
Our newest doctor(!), Sara Bettencourt, shares the work she did for her PhD, exploring the (under-appreciated) value of education in enabling sustainable development.
We got the spirit, you got to hear it!
When we on land think about the ocean’s sounds, most of us think of breaking waves. A few might also mention the lonely song of a humpback whale. But the ocean is literally awash with sound! In this article, we share some of our research in underwater sound and the low-cost technologies we've developed to help bring the sounds of marine life to the public.