Author: Harry Baker

Marine Biology graduate from the University of Exeter. Aiming to raise awareness of the issues that effect marine life and highlight conservation efforts to protect them.

An interview with Richard Shore – author of Hurrahtum Adventures!

13th Jan 2021

I recently (virtually) met with children’s author and marine conservation enthusiast Richard Shore to talk about his popular series – Hurrahtum Adventures! I wanted to know more about why he writes educational children’s books and the role they can play in inspiring future conservationists and ocean lovers. As well as more about his brand new … More An interview with Richard Shore – author of Hurrahtum Adventures!

More than just a pretty reef: why corals are so important and how they might be saved

5th Jan 2021

Written by Alicia Shephard In 2020 it was announced that the Great Barrier Reef had lost more than half of its corals since 1995, due mainly to warmer seas driven by climate change. But it was also the year that plans for a huge coral biobank were announced in Australia. The purpose? To provide a … More More than just a pretty reef: why corals are so important and how they might be saved

Book club: ‘What has nature ever done for us?” by Tony Juniper

1st Jan 2021

‘A life-belt for the planet. Read this book and change the world.’ To kick-off the New Year, we are starting off with a book club review with a twist. For the first time ever, this month’s featured book is not primarily ocean themed at all. Instead Tony Juniper’s ‘What has nature ever done for us?’ … More Book club: ‘What has nature ever done for us?” by Tony Juniper

Zebrafish genes may hold the key to fixing human scars

16th Dec 2020

A new study based in the UK is now underway to determine if the genes of the rapidly-healing zebrafish can help people afflicted by scarring. If successful it could be life changing for millions of people. Last month saw the start of a new five-year study, led by researchers from the University of Bristol, into … More Zebrafish genes may hold the key to fixing human scars

Over 1.5 billion Covid-19 face masks estimated to enter oceans in 2020

11th Dec 2020

A new report released this week has revealed that the global Covid-19 pandemic has seriously increased the amount of plastic pollution entering the marine environment due to a surge in disposable face masks and other PPE. It highlights yet again how our short sightedness is negatively effecting the world around us. As if 2020 hasn’t … More Over 1.5 billion Covid-19 face masks estimated to enter oceans in 2020

Circadian rhythms within aquaculture: on the path for a sustainable future

4th Dec 2020

Written by Charlie Gregory Sustainable and efficient aquaculture practices will be essential to meet the demands of a growing human population. However, to achieve this the natural biological clocks of the organisms being cultivated must start to be properly taken into account. All organisms share a common theme, whether it’s a plant closing its leaves … More Circadian rhythms within aquaculture: on the path for a sustainable future

Book club: ‘Turning the Tide on Plastic’ by Lucy Siegle

1st Dec 2020

‘A powerful call to arms coupled with practical tools to make decisive change’ Long before the issue of plastic pollution captured the attention of the masses, there were a handful of individuals who bravely stepped forward to ring the alarm bell and warn us of what was really happening. One of those was journalist, broadcaster … More Book club: ‘Turning the Tide on Plastic’ by Lucy Siegle

Fish carcasses deliver toxic mercury pollution to the deepest parts of the ocean

26th Nov 2020

A new study into deep-sea fish and crustaceans has revealed the presence of anthropogenic mercury pollution at the deepest points in the ocean, including the Marianna Trench. Researchers suggest that the most likely source of the toxic chemical is the sinking bodies of dead fish from the surface. Mercury pollution in the ocean is an … More Fish carcasses deliver toxic mercury pollution to the deepest parts of the ocean

Oceans becoming more stratified due to global warming

23rd Nov 2020

A worrying new study, by a group of international researchers from China and the US, has found that our oceans are becoming more layered and resistant to vertical mixing, due to increased warming at the surface from climate change. In the ocean, stratification occurs between water with different physical properties, such as temperature, salinity and … More Oceans becoming more stratified due to global warming