Darby BonnerMay 13Noise Pollution & Why It Is Threatening Marine LifeNoise pollution is an overlooked catastrophe… Ocean noise pollution is invisible to the human eye, and now it has become one of the...
Darby BonnerMay 3Eco-Cosmetics for Scuba Divers & Ocean LoversAre you on the hunt for some eco-friendly cosmetics? Thankfully, there are a few brands out there that also share your love for the...
Darby BonnerApr 22Why Is the Ocean Snowing Microplastics?Do you ever wonder where the plastics go that you use? Did you know the ocean snows, but not the snow you and I are familiar with… The...
Robin FisherMar 25Painted Blue: Changing Attitudes Towards Sharks I can trace my love of sharks back to a weirdly specific moment. When I was seven years old, my dad and I went on a sailing trip to...
Keira NicohlMar 45 Easy Ways to Go Plastic Free!When you first embark on a plastic-free journey, it can be difficult when it comes to changing your everyday habits. It takes a lot of...
Danielle DillmanJan 29Common Myths About Sharks Photo by Ben Phillips from Pexels When it comes to the thoughts of sharks, many people will respond with fear. As a result of this fear,...
Olivia ElliottJan 25Where Is “The Ocean” In The Science Curriculum, In The UK? If you type the word “ocean” into the search bar for the biology specification that my state school uses to teach its 1,500 pupils, you...
Arthur CaulliezJan 21Tell the Story of Our OceansWhen I was 14, my parents took me and my brothers on a trip to South Africa. For the kid I was, it was a dream, the opportunity to see...
Darby BonnerJan 17Parrotfish & Their Role in Marine Ecosystems After visiting Barbados (a small island in the Caribbean) every December for 7 years. Each year I, unfortunately, saw a massive decline...
Adriana GigerJan 10Marine Birds & Their Biological Role in the Marine RealmThe animal group of birds (Aves) can be characterized by some typical distinguishing features. These include feathers (for...
Darby BonnerJan 5Awesome Ocean Podcasts to Listen to!It’s a New Year! Are you looking for a New Year’s resolution? Or maybe listening to more podcasts is already one you have set this year....
Hanifa MirandaJan 1Horseshoe Crabs: The Living Fossil You’ve Probably Never Heard Of!Having been around for over 300 million years, horseshoe crabs are often dubbed as living fossils. They provide critical ecosystem...
Baylie Fadool Dec 12, 2021Making Waves When You Are Surrounded by LandI never lived near the ocean. My only connection to it was through vacations to the east coast of the United States every summer. Even...
Darby BonnerDec 8, 2021Who Are BDMLR & What Do They Do?In the new year, Your Cup of Sea will be launching its product range and giving 10% of profits from product sales to BDMLR.
Darby BonnerDec 4, 2021Eco-friendly & Sustainable Wrapping to Reduce Waste this Festive SeasonAre you looking for ways to have a more eco-friendly or sustainable Christmas? The festive holidays would not be the same without...
Jessica GlaznerNov 27, 2021What Is Coral Bleaching?As ocean enthusiasts, many of you probably already know that the ocean’s reefs have undergone extensive coral bleaching over the last...
Dion Mc Daid Nov 19, 2021The Role of Nurseries in Shark ConservationThe term nursery is a concept used in scientific literature to describe areas where species come in large numbers to breed or spawn and...
Darby BonnerNov 15, 202110 Gifts That Are Perfect for Ocean Lovers Do you never know what to get for someone's birthday, or dare I say Christmas (too soon?), or do you simply like to treat yourself now...
Steffi NolanNov 11, 2021Manta Ray Habitats: Tourism Disturbance & Microplastic InvasionsManta rays are amongst the most elegant oceanic fish, often described as ‘flying’ underwater creatures. Out of all ray species, they are...
Jenna ClyneNov 7, 20216 Ways To Be An Ocean Advocate The ocean covers more than 70% of the earth, provides half of our oxygen, and is home to some of the most incredible animals and diverse...