When it comes to understanding what makes the ocean ‘tick’, plankton is the most important starting point.
Ocean Solstice
Today, I’m telling a kid’s story about summer solstice below the waves to make a bigger point about how the ocean ecosystem and seasons interact.
Voyage of Discovery
Growing (up) is all about exploring and once more, sail training on board the tall ship Pelican of London proved to be an excellent vehicle for both, exploring self and the world and finding out how we deal… Read More
Barrow – Isle of Man – LLandudno – Liverpool
Pelican of London toured three beautiful(ly interesting) parts of the British Isles this week with a crew of seasoned seafarers on board, including Neil, John and Gaz of the Kimber’s Men!
Sailing Shanties Science
A start to the sailing season with a difference: Pelican of London will set sail to song…
STEM Education: A Gateway to Marine Ecology
Scientist in Residence Mauricio Ferreira spent several weeks on the sail training tall ship Pelican of London and involved teenagers in a plankton research project that compared biodiversity in coastal waters around the Irish Sea. With the right… Read More
Embracing Youth, Science and Diversity
The reflections of Andrea Garfias about her time on board the tall ship Pelican of London are not only eloquent but also poignant in tumultuous weeks on the streets of England.
Science Outreach at Sea: Olivia’s Experience on Pelican
Last year, Olivia Yorke-Dunne was our youngest ever Scientist in Residence on the sail training tall ship Pelican of London. This year, she’s been back.
The Art of Observation
There’s a difference between looking and seeing. One way of encouraging seeing is drawing.
Plankton and Seaweed
Half of the oxygen that sustains life on Earth is produced in the ocean…
Biodiversity – COP15
the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) state that around 50,000 wild species are used by humans through hunting, fishing, gathering, logging and harvesting, as well as observing. Around 20% of humanity rely on wild species for income and… Read More
Citizen Science along Sail Training
Coastal cruises provide many opportunities for undertaking citizen science projects that contribute valuable data to conservation organisations, such as the Marine Conservation Society and the Sea Watch Foundation.
Challenging Habitat 