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For centuries, people have found peace and restoration in the sea. Science backs up this vision of ‘blue health’.
Ocean therapy provides a lens to see, understand and experience the ocean as healing, restorative and health-enabling.
Looking at, listening to, and immersing ourselves in inland and coastal waters can directly benefit our physical and mental health - here’s how the study of blue health has evolved.
Human interactions with fish can result in three kinds of interspecies encounters that strengthen people’s connections with wildlife and natural environments.
Certain sunscreens could harm the marine environment - here’s how to choose ones with environmentally friendly UV filters.
Around 40% of drownings occur when people aren’t planning to be in the water, and men are 80% more likely to drown than women.
Wallace J. Nichols, who recently died age 56, was the first to clarify the link between neuroscience and the healing power of the ocean.
Research into public health benefits of integrating nature into cities has focused on green spaces. New studies suggest water features are just as useful and can piggyback on other infrastructure goals.
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Associate research scientist in Oceans and Human Health, University of Galway
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PhD Candidate, Ecotoxicology, Plymouth Marine Laboratory
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