Accuracy is fundamental to Ocean Economist. When we make a mistake, we correct it openly and on the record. This policy explains how we handle corrections and how you can report an error.
1) How to report an error
If you believe we have published something inaccurate or misleading, please email [email protected] with the headline or URL of the article, the specific point you believe is wrong, and any supporting information. Please include "Correction" in the subject line so we can act on it quickly.
We review every correction request and aim to respond to credible reports as quickly as we can, prioritising material errors.
2) How we correct
We distinguish between three types of editorial change:
- Correction — a factual error (a name, figure, date, or statement) is fixed, and a note is added to the article explaining what was changed and when.
- Clarification — wording that was accurate but open to misinterpretation is made clearer, with a note where appropriate.
- Update — a developing story is revised with new information; significant updates are time-stamped.
3) Transparency
We do not delete published articles to hide mistakes. When we correct a material error, the article carries a visible note describing the change. The published date and, where relevant, the updated date remain visible so readers can see when a story was changed.
4) Serious errors
Where an error is significant or affects the central claim of a story, we give the correction appropriate prominence and, where necessary, publish a standalone note. In rare cases where an article cannot be corrected to an accurate standard, it may be unpublished, with an explanation retained at the original URL.
5) Related policies
This policy works alongside our Editorial Policy, Fact-Checking Policy, and Ethics & Standards.