Marine animals have featured in the news this week with the discovery that bull sharks have the strongest bite relative to body size. Also, on a positive note; a substantial rise in the introduction of marine protected areas over the last decade means that 2.3 % of the world’s oceans are now protected, as per a report to a UN meeting on biodiversity (http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-19922055).

Ocean Science Consulting launches new publishing arm alongside major second edition of industry-standard Marine Mammal Observer Handbook
We have launched OSC Publishing House®, our new publishing division, with a 562-page second edition of the Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook.

