Blogs
Confessions and Impressions of OSM First-Timers
Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026 (OSM) in Glasgow offered hundreds of science talks and town hall events, and had the added benefit of spontaneous networking opportunities while waiting in the epic-long queues for the coat check and food trucks. It would seem that sore feet and hoarse throats are a small …
Understanding carbon in the ocean: is it enough?
By Emma Dolmaire Stoichiometry is the study of the proportions of elements in biochemical processes and interactions. It has led to a well-used constant in marine ecology called the Redfield ratio. The Redfield ratio is the atomic ratio of carbon, nitrogen and phosphate assumed to be globally constant in marine …
The Biological Carbon Pump: From Overlooked to Actionable
By Mikaela Gomez When we talk about climate solutions and biodiversity protection, attention often stops at the coastline, with most focus placed on shallow and coastal waters. The deep ocean, and the powerful processes it drives, are largely out of sight and out of mind. Yet far below the surface, …
Putting the Pieces Together Understanding the Effects of Ocean Acidification on Pelagic Calcifiers
By Ben Gustafson Ocean carbon is important to understand because climate change is affecting the world today and the ocean plays a major role, taking up so much of the world’s carbon. Thus, understanding the carbon processes in the ocean will greatly help us mitigate climate change. On a personal …
Illuminating Deep Sea Considerations in Ocean Carbon Policy Discussions
By Natalya Gallo As part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change annual Conference of the Parties (COP), the Ocean Pavilion hosts webinars in its Virtual Pavilion focused on ocean science and policy topics that are relevant to the negotiations. These online events are free to anyone wishing …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOWKJebejxE Did you know that International Youth Day is celebrated around the World every year on the 12th of August? The theme for International Youth Day 2024 – “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development” – highlights the key connection between digitalisation and accelerating the progress of …
