An article by Bryan Wallace for Deep Sea News. The deep-sea is as far removed from atmospheric oxygen as anyplace on Earth, but a select few air breathers are undeterred. (No, I’m not referring to intrepid deep-sea human researchers.) These extraordinary critters frequently venture into the deep-sea, despite their vital link to air the above … . . . → Read More: Deep-diving adaptations of Leatherback turtles
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By Peter Etnoyer, on  April 21st, 2009  6 comments  Adaptations, Biodiversity, Megavertebrate  Bryan Wallace, Canada, Great Turtle Race, leatherback turtle, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Canada, satellite telemetry, sea turtle, United Kingdom By Peter Etnoyer, on April 20th, 2009 Leave a comment Biodiversity, Books/Media, Megavertebrate Dorismar, Great Turtle Race, leatherback, sea turtle We might as well call it Turtle Week at DSN. The Boss suggested we put together a few highlights from DSN stories that rolled out over the years, presented here in chronological order. Keep your eyes peeled for fresh news and interviews from the Great Turtle Race in coming days. Sea turtle advocates appeal to … . . . → Read More: Sea turtle round-up
By Kevin Zelnio, on April 20th, 2009 3 comments Adaptations, Megavertebrate Best of Zelnio, chemical signals, Dermochelys coriacea, food, Great Turtle Race, Hatching, jellyfish, Leathback, Nesting, Nutrition, sea turtle, swimming, Temperature-Dependent Sex Determination This originally posted here during Megavertabrate Week in 2007. I’m reposting it here in honor of the Great Turtle Race of 2009! Good luck turtles! See map below for updated results – Billy is swimming like crazy!. ——————————————————————————————————– From The Desk of Zelnio: Dermochelys coriacea So you walk into the pet shop, you’re looking around at all … . . . → Read More: The “Leathery Turtle”
By Kevin Zelnio, on April 20th, 2009 One comment Adaptations, Fish, TGIF: Pictures & Movies Barrel-eye, Colbert Report, fish Big hat tip to Katie at DSN’s Barrel-eye fish post. The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Craziest F#?king Thing I’ve Ever Heard – Barreleye Fish colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor NASA Name Contest Original is here if our overseas readers can’t see the video. . . . → Read More: TGIM: See-Through-Shi Fish.
By Peter Etnoyer, on April 19th, 2009 One comment Conservation & Environment, Megavertebrate, Scientist!, TGIF: Pictures & Movies documentary, John Dutton, Jurassic Journey, leatherback, video Leatherback turtles are huge! They look like big, black, barnacle-encrusted sea zeppelins, or something. See them in this trailer for Jurassic Journey. The production quality is good, and it sounds exciting. Why am I not watching this on Discovery Channel? The Great Turtle Race features these creatures. Sea more turtle video at NatGeo, … . . . → Read More: Jurassic Journey, the Preview
By Peter Etnoyer, on April 18th, 2009 2 comments Biodiversity, Critters, Education Great Turtle Race, Rowdy Gaines I signed up for daily updates on the Great Turtle Race from Conservation International, hoping to get some insights on the pace of the race, some clues to the contestants behavior to help predict the deepest and longest divers among these turtles. I am guessing size and gender will play a role in their … . . . → Read More: Cali the turtle “spinning in circles”
By Peter Etnoyer, on April 17th, 2009 3 comments Biodiversity, Conservation & Environment, Industry & Government, TGIF: Pictures & Movies Caribbean, Carl Safina, Great Turtle Race, leatherback turtle, Olympic swim coach, Rowdy Gaines, sylvia earle Dr. Carl Safina is one of the great ocean communicators. But can he speak turtle? Here Carl is photographed coaching one the the Leatherback turtles in the Great Turtle Race, presumably giving directions to Caribbean nesting grounds. You can read daily updates on the race from Carl Safina, Olympic swim coach Rowdy Gaines, … . . . → Read More: TGIF: Carl Safina on the Great Turtle Race
By Peter Etnoyer, on April 17th, 2009 One comment TGIF: Pictures & Movies fly-through video, fly-thru, marianas trench Special thanks to Peter Sloss, NOAA National Geophysical Data Center. . . . → Read More: TGIF: Fly-through Marianas Trench
By Peter Etnoyer, on April 17th, 2009 Leave a comment Biodiversity, Conservation & Environment, Megavertebrate, TGIF: Pictures & Movies conservation, Dance, marine biology, sea turtle From the world famous “Dance Your Dissertation” contest, now on YouTube with a methods section. This video depicts a dissertation entitled “The invention and adoption of conservation technology to successfully reduce the bycatch of protected marine species” by Lekelia, using a mix of modern dance and watusi styles in the remarkable Sea Turtle Conservation … . . . → Read More: TGIF: Dance Your Sea Turtle Dissertation
By Peter Etnoyer, on April 16th, 2009 8 comments Carnivals & Link Love, Conservation & Environment, Megavertebrate, Scientist! Amanda Beard, Carl Safina, Eric Shanteau, Galapagos Islands, Great Turtle Race, Josh Berry, leatherback, National Geographic, olympic swimmer, Pearl Jam, Rowdy Gaines, sea turtle, Stone Gossard, swimming In 2007, an inspired group of sea turtle researchers launched an event called the Great Turtle Race, in which they tracked satellite tagged animals across the Pacific from Costa Rica to the Galapagos. The online event raised money and awareness for the plight of the sea turtle. All 7 species of sea turtle are … . . . → Read More: The Great Turtle Race begins again!
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