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Precipitation of ochre from a metalliferous mine water outflow at Wheal Augusta in Devon. (c) Braungardt 2018

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It’s British Science Week!

This year, British Science Week (6-15 March 2026) is all about curiosity. A wonderful theme because: Curiosity is the essence of human existence – Gene Cernan (1934-2017) I actually do believe that. Keep asking, keep wondering, keep exploring and you’ll continue to grow – not because you find all the answers, but because your mind…

Marine Eco(system)in the Strait of Gibraltar

At the beginning of this year, Pelican of London cruises the Western Mediterranean Sea. I take this as a prompt to share some insights into the marine (eco)system of this region and its state of conservation. For millennia the Mediterranean has been shaped by the rise and fall of civilisations and associated development in agriculture,…

Guest Blog: Mauricio Ferreira

Mauricio is one of those multi-talented young people who just excel at whatever they do – whether that’s coaching children on Capoeira skills, analytical chemistry, working as corporate receptionist or marine biology! He has volunteered as Scientist in Residence on the sail training tall ship Pelican of London and has become one of her ambassadors.…


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