The Gyre, A Deepscraper
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Zigloo Designs proposes the Gyre, a structure part ocean research laboratory, port, sky-scraper, hotel, resort. Reaching depths of 400m, Gyre would reach into the depths of the sea the equivalent of the Empire State Buildings height.  The “deepscraper” would possess a small carbon footprint. “Its unique design permits the simultaneous application of wind, solar, … . . . → Read More: The Gyre, A Deepscraper

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Garner Defiled by Dolphins
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When will it stop??? When will the world see how disgusting and perverse these creatures are? When will you see them for who they REALLY are?? When? WHEN?? Video removed because it was getting hung up from CBS tracking code. See it at the Huffington Post. . . . → Read More: Garner Defiled by Dolphins

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Dr. M Interviewed in the N & O
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One of my favorite local science writers, T. DeLene Beeland, interviewed Craig in the News and Observer. Go and gaze at his handsome goatee. . . . → Read More: Dr. M Interviewed in the N & O

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Students Experience Seafloor Spreading Thanks to Ocean Bloggers
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Students in Mrs. D’s 6th class in Arkansas sent a thank you note and pictures from their seafloor spreading kit funded from YOU who donated to our Oceans in the Classroom DonorsChoose challenge! Way to go! There are more classrooms in need understanding ocean science and its inhabitants. Go to our Oceans in the … . . . → Read More: Students Experience Seafloor Spreading Thanks to Ocean Bloggers

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Carnival of the Blue #33: Sea Shanty Edition
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Everyone knows that ocean bloggers are the lustiest of the lusty, needing only a single beer to burst into song. In honor of our shantyin’ ways, this entire Carnival can be sung to the tune of “Roll Your Leg Over.” If dolphins and monkeys had full personhood, Primate Diaries says life would be good! Chorus: Ocean blogs monthly, … . . . → Read More: Carnival of the Blue #33: Sea Shanty Edition

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“Ya Gotta Respect the Ocean, Its Just One of Those Things…”
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And you also need to heed the warnings when they tell you to get off the seawall! Thankfully no one was killed this weekend when 2 large waves crashed into spectators during Mavericks 2010 surfing competition. Congrats to South African Chris Bertish who took home the purse! Video is here is the embed above doesn’t … . . . → Read More: “Ya Gotta Respect the Ocean, Its Just One of Those Things…”

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Summary of tweets for February 14th, 2010
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Below is a summary of tweets from February 14th, 2010 @SFriedScientist: RT @DrCraigMc: Giant banana robot, all alone, will explore the 5km deep bottom of the Arctic http://bit.ly/9nG9ak #DSN – 14 Feb 10 22:59 @SFriedScientist: RT @DrCraigMc: Tiny deep-sea creatures build homes from material sinking from ocean surface not materials around them http://bit.ly/docufW #DSN … . . . → Read More: Summary of tweets for February 14th, 2010

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Summary of tweets for February 13th, 2010
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Below is a summary of tweets from February 13th, 2010 @DrCraigMc: RT @Danya_: @NatGeoChannel the Mola also produces more eggs in a lifetime than any other fish. They are SO cool!! #DSN – 13 Feb 10 23:49 @atul666: RT @kzelnio: RT @DrCraigMc: RT @OMGFacts: Vending machines kill four times more people each year than sharks … . . . → Read More: Summary of tweets for February 13th, 2010

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Summary of tweets for February 12th, 2010
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Below is a summary of tweets from February 12th, 2010 @Oudivegirl: RT @DrCraigMc: No amount of awesome can describe this RT @mikebok: Sharktopus: OH…Hell…Yeah… http://bit.ly/cIla5F #DSN – 12 Feb 10 16:19 @DrCraigMc: No amount of awesome can describe this RT @mikebok: Sharktopus: OH…Hell…Yeah… http://bit.ly/cIla5F #DSN – 12 Feb 10 16:07 @mikebok: Sharktopus: OH…Hell…Yeah… http://io9.com/5470224/here-comes-sharktopus #DSN … . . . → Read More: Summary of tweets for February 12th, 2010

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TGIF Surf Music Edition
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This is the cutest thing evah. I have no idea what they are saying, but it sounds just adorable. The amigurumi duo even has a myspace page. Hat tip to Boing Boing. . . . → Read More: TGIF Surf Music Edition

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