Stories

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.

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.

Meet the Team: Ashlie McIvor

PhD student Ashlie McIvor offers her top tips for finding a PhD that's right for you, identifies the ONE big thing you need to be a marine researcher and shares why she loves sharks and rays!

Aquaculture in the Atlantic

An interview with Dr. Carlos Andrade Madeira pioneered open ocean aquaculture in the 1990s. Learning from early aquaculture projects around Europe and adapting those processes and equipment for the harsher conditions of the Atlantic Ocean, Carlos Andrade and his team…

The Value of Basic Research

At the World Ocean Summit in Lisbon this year, numerous leaders and presenters discussing the myriad threats facing our ocean and planet demanded of their audiences that what we need are more solutions, not more knowledge. Climate change is too…