Sam Andrews
@oceanoculus.com
Science & stories from the sea (& occasionally the other 30% of the planet)
🌊 Marine science, tech, policy, sustainability writer
🤿 Founder of Ocean Oculus, the ocean-focused communications studio
📈 Researcher
☕ Tea drinker
🧀 Cheese eater
🐧 Bird admirer
🌊 Marine science, tech, policy, sustainability writer
🤿 Founder of Ocean Oculus, the ocean-focused communications studio
📈 Researcher
☕ Tea drinker
🧀 Cheese eater
🐧 Bird admirer
Let's get statistically sea-nificant 🧮
🟢 37.5 million
The estimated number of tonnes of sargassum floating in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico in May 2025.
📷Sargassum in the Réserve Naturelle Nationale de Saint Martin in the Antilles. Credit Michel Vely (CC BY-SA 4.0)
🟢 37.5 million
The estimated number of tonnes of sargassum floating in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico in May 2025.
📷Sargassum in the Réserve Naturelle Nationale de Saint Martin in the Antilles. Credit Michel Vely (CC BY-SA 4.0)
February 10, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Let's get statistically sea-nificant 🧮
🟢 37.5 million
The estimated number of tonnes of sargassum floating in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico in May 2025.
📷Sargassum in the Réserve Naturelle Nationale de Saint Martin in the Antilles. Credit Michel Vely (CC BY-SA 4.0)
🟢 37.5 million
The estimated number of tonnes of sargassum floating in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico in May 2025.
📷Sargassum in the Réserve Naturelle Nationale de Saint Martin in the Antilles. Credit Michel Vely (CC BY-SA 4.0)
I’ve been thinking about the role of art in ocean science engagement after a webinar on Friday on engaging science, policy, and art in the Ocean Decade...
February 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
I’ve been thinking about the role of art in ocean science engagement after a webinar on Friday on engaging science, policy, and art in the Ocean Decade...
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February 6, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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The #BlueButton, (Porpita porpita). It’s not a #jellyfish, but rather a colony of cooperating #hydroids.
Shot using #scuba, while drifting in the open ocean at night.
And yes, the lick test says it’s only mildly spicy.
#bluebuttonjellyfish #porpitaporpita #blackwaterdiving
Shot using #scuba, while drifting in the open ocean at night.
And yes, the lick test says it’s only mildly spicy.
#bluebuttonjellyfish #porpitaporpita #blackwaterdiving
February 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM
The #BlueButton, (Porpita porpita). It’s not a #jellyfish, but rather a colony of cooperating #hydroids.
Shot using #scuba, while drifting in the open ocean at night.
And yes, the lick test says it’s only mildly spicy.
#bluebuttonjellyfish #porpitaporpita #blackwaterdiving
Shot using #scuba, while drifting in the open ocean at night.
And yes, the lick test says it’s only mildly spicy.
#bluebuttonjellyfish #porpitaporpita #blackwaterdiving
If I were feeling salty, I might say Governments should stop subsidising airlines and instead subsidise other forms of travel like trains
Telling consumers the carbon impact changes very little. For the vast majority of cases, if consumers can't afford a more carbon-lite option, they won't take it
Telling consumers the carbon impact changes very little. For the vast majority of cases, if consumers can't afford a more carbon-lite option, they won't take it
Airlines should tell UK customers the carbon impact of flights, watchdog says
Airlines should tell UK customers the carbon impact of flights, watchdog says
CAA’s guidance also including booking sites aims to enable passengers to make ‘more informed travel decisions’
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
If I were feeling salty, I might say Governments should stop subsidising airlines and instead subsidise other forms of travel like trains
Telling consumers the carbon impact changes very little. For the vast majority of cases, if consumers can't afford a more carbon-lite option, they won't take it
Telling consumers the carbon impact changes very little. For the vast majority of cases, if consumers can't afford a more carbon-lite option, they won't take it
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
I've just finished reading the World Economic Forum's "The Ocean Economy Imperative: Defining Value, Managing Risk and Mobilizing Investment" briefing paper. If you're interested in where the ocean economy is headed, it's worth a read.
Here are a few points that stood out to me:
Here are a few points that stood out to me:
February 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
I've just finished reading the World Economic Forum's "The Ocean Economy Imperative: Defining Value, Managing Risk and Mobilizing Investment" briefing paper. If you're interested in where the ocean economy is headed, it's worth a read.
Here are a few points that stood out to me:
Here are a few points that stood out to me:
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Today’s ocean confession is all about fast fashion.
“Deep down, I know those cheap clothes come with a big environmental and human cost.”
Want to make your own anonymous confession?
champ.ly/04ry4Ewl
“Deep down, I know those cheap clothes come with a big environmental and human cost.”
Want to make your own anonymous confession?
champ.ly/04ry4Ewl
February 2, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Today’s ocean confession is all about fast fashion.
“Deep down, I know those cheap clothes come with a big environmental and human cost.”
Want to make your own anonymous confession?
champ.ly/04ry4Ewl
“Deep down, I know those cheap clothes come with a big environmental and human cost.”
Want to make your own anonymous confession?
champ.ly/04ry4Ewl
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Podcast spotlight: The Ocean Sailor
Join veteran sailing journalist Dick Durham and Dick Beaumont, founder of Kraken Yachts, and guests as they explore the world of yacht design, seamanship, and life at sea.
🎧 Listen for: Maritime & Industry; Sailing
Discover more 👇
champ.ly/AyCUPuQ6
Join veteran sailing journalist Dick Durham and Dick Beaumont, founder of Kraken Yachts, and guests as they explore the world of yacht design, seamanship, and life at sea.
🎧 Listen for: Maritime & Industry; Sailing
Discover more 👇
champ.ly/AyCUPuQ6
February 3, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Podcast spotlight: The Ocean Sailor
Join veteran sailing journalist Dick Durham and Dick Beaumont, founder of Kraken Yachts, and guests as they explore the world of yacht design, seamanship, and life at sea.
🎧 Listen for: Maritime & Industry; Sailing
Discover more 👇
champ.ly/AyCUPuQ6
Join veteran sailing journalist Dick Durham and Dick Beaumont, founder of Kraken Yachts, and guests as they explore the world of yacht design, seamanship, and life at sea.
🎧 Listen for: Maritime & Industry; Sailing
Discover more 👇
champ.ly/AyCUPuQ6
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Ocean Connections spotlight: Manta Trust
Formed in 2011, the Manta Trust is a UK-registered charity that co-ordinates global manta and devil ray research and conservation efforts.
Formed in 2011, the Manta Trust is a UK-registered charity that co-ordinates global manta and devil ray research and conservation efforts.
January 28, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Ocean Connections spotlight: Manta Trust
Formed in 2011, the Manta Trust is a UK-registered charity that co-ordinates global manta and devil ray research and conservation efforts.
Formed in 2011, the Manta Trust is a UK-registered charity that co-ordinates global manta and devil ray research and conservation efforts.
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People often don't realize the importance of ocean data to industry and everyday life. Working with IOOS Association we're glad to be shedding light on its importance, here for cruise lines, and looking at the days ahead, for storm forecasting and response. 🧪🛳️🌊
www.youtube.com/shorts/lHG0H...
www.youtube.com/shorts/lHG0H...
Bud Darr CLIA Port Safety Short #clia #weather #cruiseships #cruiseindustry #cruiseship
YouTube video by StormCenter Communications | GeoCollaborate
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:43 PM
People often don't realize the importance of ocean data to industry and everyday life. Working with IOOS Association we're glad to be shedding light on its importance, here for cruise lines, and looking at the days ahead, for storm forecasting and response. 🧪🛳️🌊
www.youtube.com/shorts/lHG0H...
www.youtube.com/shorts/lHG0H...
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🔔 Deadline approaching!
There's still time to apply for the Norway Campaigner job with the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition.
There's still time to apply for the Norway Campaigner job with the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition.
January 26, 2026 at 9:33 AM
🔔 Deadline approaching!
There's still time to apply for the Norway Campaigner job with the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition.
There's still time to apply for the Norway Campaigner job with the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition.
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What would Kevin McIlwee from Jersey Marine Conservation wish for the ocean?
Working together to honour our promises
#MakeAWishOnAFish
Working together to honour our promises
#MakeAWishOnAFish
January 28, 2026 at 11:41 PM
What would Kevin McIlwee from Jersey Marine Conservation wish for the ocean?
Working together to honour our promises
#MakeAWishOnAFish
Working together to honour our promises
#MakeAWishOnAFish
Did you hear about the octopus that wears stripes?
It wanted to look more eel-egant! 🤦♀️
It wanted to look more eel-egant! 🤦♀️
January 28, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Did you hear about the octopus that wears stripes?
It wanted to look more eel-egant! 🤦♀️
It wanted to look more eel-egant! 🤦♀️
Absolutely loving Pradeep Singh and Jeff Ardron's Wish on a Fish for the deep sea
Just last week, it emerged that the US government are going to accelerate permits for deep-sea mining in international waters, aka the high seas - the bit of the ocean that is outside of any country's jurisdiction.
Just last week, it emerged that the US government are going to accelerate permits for deep-sea mining in international waters, aka the high seas - the bit of the ocean that is outside of any country's jurisdiction.
January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Absolutely loving Pradeep Singh and Jeff Ardron's Wish on a Fish for the deep sea
Just last week, it emerged that the US government are going to accelerate permits for deep-sea mining in international waters, aka the high seas - the bit of the ocean that is outside of any country's jurisdiction.
Just last week, it emerged that the US government are going to accelerate permits for deep-sea mining in international waters, aka the high seas - the bit of the ocean that is outside of any country's jurisdiction.
Big shoutout to all the CTDs working hard this CTD Appreciation Day `🎉🥳`
CTD whatnow?
📷 Deploying a CTD, a sampling device which collects data on conductivity (salinity), temperature and depth in pancake ice, Antarctica back in 2001. Credit CSIRO (CC BY 3.0)
CTD whatnow?
📷 Deploying a CTD, a sampling device which collects data on conductivity (salinity), temperature and depth in pancake ice, Antarctica back in 2001. Credit CSIRO (CC BY 3.0)
January 22, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Big shoutout to all the CTDs working hard this CTD Appreciation Day `🎉🥳`
CTD whatnow?
📷 Deploying a CTD, a sampling device which collects data on conductivity (salinity), temperature and depth in pancake ice, Antarctica back in 2001. Credit CSIRO (CC BY 3.0)
CTD whatnow?
📷 Deploying a CTD, a sampling device which collects data on conductivity (salinity), temperature and depth in pancake ice, Antarctica back in 2001. Credit CSIRO (CC BY 3.0)
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If you're in Jersey, Channel Islands, you don't want to miss this event!
🌊 Marine Mission Wetlands hosted by Jersey Marine Conservation
📍 Radisson Blue Waterfront Hotel
📅 February 2
More
▶️ champ.ly/TFgFOFh0
🌊 Marine Mission Wetlands hosted by Jersey Marine Conservation
📍 Radisson Blue Waterfront Hotel
📅 February 2
More
▶️ champ.ly/TFgFOFh0
January 21, 2026 at 8:10 AM
If you're in Jersey, Channel Islands, you don't want to miss this event!
🌊 Marine Mission Wetlands hosted by Jersey Marine Conservation
📍 Radisson Blue Waterfront Hotel
📅 February 2
More
▶️ champ.ly/TFgFOFh0
🌊 Marine Mission Wetlands hosted by Jersey Marine Conservation
📍 Radisson Blue Waterfront Hotel
📅 February 2
More
▶️ champ.ly/TFgFOFh0
Everyone - it’s Penguin Awareness Day!
That means you absolutely should spend 24 minutes watching BBC Earth's best penguin moments 🐧
champ.ly/7ZZyHBxm
That means you absolutely should spend 24 minutes watching BBC Earth's best penguin moments 🐧
champ.ly/7ZZyHBxm
Best Penguin Moments | BBC Earth
Living in some of the coldest, harshest conditions on Earth means that every day is a struggle to survive. From facing off against seals to fighting to feed ...
www.youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Everyone - it’s Penguin Awareness Day!
That means you absolutely should spend 24 minutes watching BBC Earth's best penguin moments 🐧
champ.ly/7ZZyHBxm
That means you absolutely should spend 24 minutes watching BBC Earth's best penguin moments 🐧
champ.ly/7ZZyHBxm
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I'm going to be excited about this, and I don't care if non of you get it. We now have maps of the distribution of different clay minerals ⚒️ across the world's oceans 🌊. This is going to color a lot of upcoming marine geochemistry. 🧪
Link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 19, 2026 at 6:20 AM
I'm going to be excited about this, and I don't care if non of you get it. We now have maps of the distribution of different clay minerals ⚒️ across the world's oceans 🌊. This is going to color a lot of upcoming marine geochemistry. 🧪
Link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Did somebody say…. #MolluscMonday!
I love these mimic octopuses for their mastery of disguise. Apparently, they can change shape, colour, and even behaviour to impersonate a whole range of other marine animals.
If you could impersonate a marine animal, what would you pick?
I love these mimic octopuses for their mastery of disguise. Apparently, they can change shape, colour, and even behaviour to impersonate a whole range of other marine animals.
If you could impersonate a marine animal, what would you pick?
January 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Did somebody say…. #MolluscMonday!
I love these mimic octopuses for their mastery of disguise. Apparently, they can change shape, colour, and even behaviour to impersonate a whole range of other marine animals.
If you could impersonate a marine animal, what would you pick?
I love these mimic octopuses for their mastery of disguise. Apparently, they can change shape, colour, and even behaviour to impersonate a whole range of other marine animals.
If you could impersonate a marine animal, what would you pick?
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Are you a passionate and experienced environmental campaigner with expertise in Norwegian government, politics, and NGOs?
The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition is looking for a campaigner to drive advocacy and campaign efforts for Southern Ocean conservation in Norway!
The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition is looking for a campaigner to drive advocacy and campaign efforts for Southern Ocean conservation in Norway!
January 19, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Are you a passionate and experienced environmental campaigner with expertise in Norwegian government, politics, and NGOs?
The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition is looking for a campaigner to drive advocacy and campaign efforts for Southern Ocean conservation in Norway!
The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition is looking for a campaigner to drive advocacy and campaign efforts for Southern Ocean conservation in Norway!
Today's the day... the High Seas Treaty has come into force!
It's a huge step towards taking better care of our shared ocean, those that live there, and those that depend on it.
Well, as long as governments take science-based action and put our money where their promises are.
It's a huge step towards taking better care of our shared ocean, those that live there, and those that depend on it.
Well, as long as governments take science-based action and put our money where their promises are.
January 17, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Today's the day... the High Seas Treaty has come into force!
It's a huge step towards taking better care of our shared ocean, those that live there, and those that depend on it.
Well, as long as governments take science-based action and put our money where their promises are.
It's a huge step towards taking better care of our shared ocean, those that live there, and those that depend on it.
Well, as long as governments take science-based action and put our money where their promises are.
Everyone, look at this huge black coral! 🪸
Researchers and rangers spotted this enormous beauty while diving in Fiordland, New Zealand.
It's about four metres high and four and a half metres wide. To reach that size, it could be some 300 - 400 years old!
champ.ly/U33ld3U6
Researchers and rangers spotted this enormous beauty while diving in Fiordland, New Zealand.
It's about four metres high and four and a half metres wide. To reach that size, it could be some 300 - 400 years old!
champ.ly/U33ld3U6
Black coral found in Fiordland
A huge black coral, measuring 4 metres high and 4.5 metres wide, has been found by researchers exploring the underwater depths of Fiordland. The coral is lik...
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January 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Everyone, look at this huge black coral! 🪸
Researchers and rangers spotted this enormous beauty while diving in Fiordland, New Zealand.
It's about four metres high and four and a half metres wide. To reach that size, it could be some 300 - 400 years old!
champ.ly/U33ld3U6
Researchers and rangers spotted this enormous beauty while diving in Fiordland, New Zealand.
It's about four metres high and four and a half metres wide. To reach that size, it could be some 300 - 400 years old!
champ.ly/U33ld3U6
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💻 #Webinar - Demo to Impact: Matchmaking with Cascade funding for public authorities on blue economy
🏛️ By: AIR Centre
📅 When: January 16 2026
Discover more 👇
us02web.zoom.us/webi...
🏛️ By: AIR Centre
📅 When: January 16 2026
Discover more 👇
us02web.zoom.us/webi...
January 15, 2026 at 1:06 PM
💻 #Webinar - Demo to Impact: Matchmaking with Cascade funding for public authorities on blue economy
🏛️ By: AIR Centre
📅 When: January 16 2026
Discover more 👇
us02web.zoom.us/webi...
🏛️ By: AIR Centre
📅 When: January 16 2026
Discover more 👇
us02web.zoom.us/webi...
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🔔 Join MEOPAR's Board of Directors
🔍 As MEOPAR enters an exciting new phase, we are seeking passionate, strategic, and community-minded leaders to join our Board of Directors.
⌛ Deadline: open until filled
Discover more 👇
champ.ly/IvMIUqtw
🔍 As MEOPAR enters an exciting new phase, we are seeking passionate, strategic, and community-minded leaders to join our Board of Directors.
⌛ Deadline: open until filled
Discover more 👇
champ.ly/IvMIUqtw
Join MEOPAR’s Board of Directors - MEOPAR
Join MEOPAR’s Board of Directors
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January 13, 2026 at 7:15 AM
🔔 Join MEOPAR's Board of Directors
🔍 As MEOPAR enters an exciting new phase, we are seeking passionate, strategic, and community-minded leaders to join our Board of Directors.
⌛ Deadline: open until filled
Discover more 👇
champ.ly/IvMIUqtw
🔍 As MEOPAR enters an exciting new phase, we are seeking passionate, strategic, and community-minded leaders to join our Board of Directors.
⌛ Deadline: open until filled
Discover more 👇
champ.ly/IvMIUqtw