investigations

Calibrating Your Inquiry with Validated Ocean Intelligence

A single uncalibrated sensor can skew an entire investigation. That is why the Global Investigative Journalism Network's new tipsheet focuses on the foundation of credible ocean reporting: validated, peer-reviewed data. It walks reporters through the practical steps of grounding their work in empirical ocean intelligence rather than raw, unverified streams. For deeper context on how these measurements are collected and shared globally, see our related guide to the World Ocean Database from ncei.noaa.gov. Understanding drives protection, and protection begins with precision.