Balean's founders are engineers, not storytellers. To launch their ocean impact crowdfunding platform, they partnered with Pisces Oceans for narrative strategy, brand identity, and storytelling workshops spanning ten organizations across multiple continents.

Some of the most important work in ocean science happens where almost no one can see it: the seafloor. The BEcoME Project (Benthic Ecosystem Mapping & Engagement) was built to change that. Led by Dr. Katleen Robert at Memorial University and Dr. Craig Brown at Dalhousie University, and funded by the Ocean Frontier Institute through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, BEcoME set out to understand how benthic habitat shapes shifting species and biodiversity patterns in

Pisces Oceans Co-CEOs Natalie Gilson and Melissa Weber share five hard-won lessons from their first year leading as equal partners. From redefining leadership for today's complexity, to using shared decision-making as a burnout antidote, to leading with ocean-focused purpose over profit, this is an honest reflection on what women-led, collaborative leadership looks like in practice. Built for the challenges of now, not the structures of the past.

In this Team Spotlight, Kirsti Burnett shares her journey from childhood shark fascination in Nova Scotia to becoming an Ocean Consultant at Pisces, where her research and experience help drive meaningful ocean impact.

Discover how the three powers of ocean storytelling—connection, retention, and inspiration—can strengthen your business communications and motivate audiences to take action.

Pisces RPM begins a new chapter as Dr. Kes Morton steps down as CEO, with Dr. Melissa Weber and Natalie Gilson stepping into co-ownership to lead the company forward.

Digital transformation is changing how we understand and protect the ocean. Technologies such as satellites, sensors, autonomous vehicles, and artificial intelligence now allow us to observe and analyze ocean activity on a much larger scale. This increased visibility helps scientists and organizations make better decisions to protect marine ecosystems.

Strong project management is key to successful ocean projects. From managing funding to building relationships with funders, a project manager helps keep research on track and set up for long-term impact.

Learn how flipping the narrative in your communications—from focusing on “we” to focusing on “you”—can create stronger connections and make your ocean message more impactful.

Ocean storytelling has the power to connect, inspire, and engage audiences in a meaningful way. By combining the emotional impact of storytelling with the calming “Blue Mind” effect of water, ocean stories create stronger connections, improve focus, and motivate people to take action. Discover how sharing ocean stories can transform your communications and help inspire others to care for the ocean.

Research reporting is often seen as a strict requirement, but it can offer far more value than simply meeting funding obligations. When approached strategically, reports can help organize key project information, strengthen relationships with funders, and contribute to the bigger research landscape. Discover how effective reporting can maximize the return on investment for your ocean research project.

In this podcast episode, Andrew Lewin and Natalie Gilson discuss how nonprofits can strengthen their communications by focusing on storytelling and audience connection. Instead of constantly asking for donations, organizations can build stronger communities by sharing meaningful stories, communicating regularly, and making supporters feel like active participants in their mission.

Branding today goes far beyond logos and slogans—it’s about shaping emotions, connections, and shared values. What if we could apply that same power to the ocean? This article explores the idea of “branding the ocean” to elevate its global importance, inspire deeper connections, and spark collective action to protect one of Earth’s most vital ecosystems.