The 285 macrourid fishes, the rattails, whiptails, and grenadiers, are one of, if not the, most abundant fish in the deep. You cannot throw…well anything…without hitting one. What do all these fish eat? In one scenario, macrourids feed on organisms living on the seafloor, that in turn originally feed on detritus, i.e. marine snow, … . . . → Read More: Simple Summer Recipes for Dead Seafloor Carrion
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By Dr. M, on  August 11th, 2009  3 comments  Adaptations, Biodiversity, Fish, Life Science, New Research, Uncategorized  abyss, carbon cycle, detritus, echinoderm, fatty acid, food web, grenadier, lipid, macrourids, marine snow, Pacific, predator, prey, rattail, Scavenger, Station M., trophic From the BBC: Cambridge Engineering Department posts the winners for this year’s photo-contest. The winner was “Pebble” a photo of a “photographic vessel” engineered for the deep-sea. . . . → Read More: Engineering Photo Contest
By Peter Etnoyer, on August 11th, 2009 One comment Conservation & Environment, Coral deep-sea coral, Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation Act, Marine Fish Conservation Network, Politics This is a special guest post by Ken Stump of the Marine Fish Conservation Network for Deep Sea News, intended to help build awareness about how political action translates into deep-sea research and fisheries management. New Habitat Authority for Fishery Managers and a Research Program at NOAA Raise the Profile of Deep-Sea Corals, But Will … . . . → Read More: The Policy and Politics of Deep Sea Corals
By Dr. M, on August 10th, 2009 7 comments Conservation & Environment, Vessels and Equipment boats, carbon dioxide, energy, ferry, Hong Kong, hybrid, Prius, solar power, Solar Sailor In November, Hong Kong’s harbor will see four solar-powered ferries. On a sunny day, 3/4 of ferries’ energy needs will be met by solar power. On a “typical sunny day” they will operate mainly using the sun’s energy, and also with liquid petroleum gas…The technology could cut in half carbon-dioxide output on a typical urban … . . . → Read More: Solar-Powered Ferries
By Peter Etnoyer, on August 9th, 2009 2 comments Conservation & Environment, Coral deep-sea coral, Ken Stump, Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation Act, Marine Fish Conservation Network Deep-sea coral conservation is a phenomenon, an intersection that brings deep-sea exploration together with fisheries policy and environmental awareness. Its also the story of grass roots environmental activism grown up to the big leagues. In 2006, Congress reauthorized the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Management and Conservation Act (MSA). What are the implications for deep-coral conservation and research? There’s … . . . → Read More: Special Article on the Politics of Deep-Sea Coral Conservation
By Kevin Zelnio, on August 8th, 2009 4 comments Books/Media, Geology, TGIF: Pictures & Movies Calcium Carbonate, CGI, Drain the Ocean, Grand Bahama Bank, Johnson Sea Link, JSL, Landscape, Mud Volcanoes, National Geographic Tommorrow, National Geographic Channel is premiering a really cool special highlighting the various features on world’s seafloor called Drain the Ocean. I had the good fortune of being able to preview this special film. I was instantly drawn in, especially in the opening scenes where the Johnson Sea Link was prominently filmed in action. … . . . → Read More: National Geographic is Draining Your Oshunz!!
By Kevin Zelnio, on August 7th, 2009 2 comments Expeditions, Plastic Ira Flatow, miriam goldstein, NPR, Science Friday, Scripps, SEAPLEX Kudos to Chief Scientist Goldstein for the great interview on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow today. Be sure to listen to the 6 min. interview. This expedition has arguably done one of the best jobs at public outreach. Leave it to a bunch of grad students to set the bar high! Want to know … . . . → Read More: SEAPLEX on NPR Science Friday!
By Peter Etnoyer, on August 7th, 2009 Leave a comment TGIF: Pictures & Movies Cousteau, Cousteau Society, Google Ocean, Jacques Cousteau Did you know the Cousteau Society recently “Saved the Calypso?” The group is still active. This classic video clip features salps, Venus Girdle jellies, and more from “Nauru: The Island Planet (1992)”. I found it while “flying” over the Pacific in Google Ocean, and dig the crazy soundtrack. . . . → Read More: TGIF: Vintage Cousteau
By Kevin Zelnio, on August 7th, 2009 One comment Archaeology, History, and Art, Deep Sea Music, TGIF: Pictures & Movies Bowline, Knot, Square Knot, Thief's Knot, Voltaire The thief’s knot. Hang on to the end to know the history behind the knot and how it differs from the square knot. Of course, the signature knot for marine scientists! Its not a proper TGIF without something fun! I love this song by Voltaire. Lyrics are at the YouTube page for the video. It does … . . . → Read More: TGIF – Know Yer Knots!
By Dr. M, on August 5th, 2009 3 comments Expeditions, Geology, Seamount, Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls Expedition, lava, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Ocean, ridge, Seamount, Volcano Myself and Chris Mah (from Echinoblog) will particpating in Leg 5 of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute’s expedition ot the northern Pacific. Leg 5 of the expedition focuses on sampling lava flows that erupted during historic time on the Juan de Fuca and Gorda Mid-Ocean Ridges, and comparing them with the surrounding, older … . . . → Read More: 2009 Pacific Northwest Expedition
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