Limpet Gardens
To me, life is about curiosity and learning and growing. I love talking and working with people who have different backgrounds and expertises, because there is always the potential for a surprise, a fact, a story, a new… Read More
Funky Creatures
When I discovered that a one-inch-square piece of kelp frond is a microcosm of creatures, (once more) the enormity of the ocean and what we don’t yet know about it, dawned on me.
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!
Marine Life and Climate Regulation
The young people who have joined us for one of our Ocean Science or STEAMS voyages on the sail training ship Pelican of London know already that the tiny algae that form the base of the entire ocean… Read More
Fish in a Sandy Bay
During this year’s Plymouth Ocean Science Voyage aboard Pelican of London 25 youngsters from Devon and Cornwall sailed to the Channel Islands. As we spent a day of research in a beautiful bay enclosed by the islands of… Read More
Special People
I work with very special people …
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.
Reuse, Recycle and Up-cycle: Bosun’s Work
While working on tall ships as scientist, I am always intrigued by the roles of professional crew on board. Here is what I’ve learned about bosuns …
Restronguet Creek Revisited
My first close encounter with pollution emanating from the abandoned mines in England’s Southwest occurred in the mid 1990s, when research for my undergraduate dissertation brought me to Restronguet Creek in the Fal Estuary. A former tin mine… Read More
I had a fear of falling…
I donned the climbing harness and listened to the instructions of 1st mate Tamsin, watched trainees braver than me climbing up the ratlines, remaining undecided whether or not I should have a go.
Low-cost High-tech Science
I am a fan of crowd-sourcing scientific data. I know it has its challenges, not least relating to quality control and assurance, but in my view that is balanced by the added value of engaging the public in… Read More
Agreement is Hope
A new treaty to protect the oceans has been agreed upon by the United Nations after more than a decade of negations and a marathon of talks in the last few days. If ratification can be achieved, the… Read More
Challenging Habitat 