Newsweek broaches this subject discussing the move by China to being exploring the mining of massive sulfide deposits, i.e. hydrothermal vents. Samantha Smith from Nautilus, another company exploring mining in PNG states “We’ve put in place a number of measures to ensure that ecosystems and biodiversity are maintained.” But I am one unconvinced much … . . . → Read More: Is Deep-Sea Mining Bad?
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Mile O’Brien reports for Science Nation, an online by the National Science Foundation (NSF), on the plume tracking expedition of Samantha Joye. Read the accompanying article in the link above. . . . → Read More: Hidden Oil and Gas Plumes in the Gulf
By Dr Bik, on  September 19th, 2010  3 comments  Oil Spills  BP, Deepwater Horizon, Gulf of Mexico, Oil Spill Seeing as I seem to be living, eating and breathing this Gulf Oil Spill (figuratively, I hope, although the proximate air of New Orleans air and delicious shrimp po’boys may actually mean I am speaking literally), I bring you a special Sunday Spill Roundup. Today, a day shy of five months, BP finally announced that–ding … . . . → Read More: Oil on beaches “doesn’t stay gone”
Happy September 19, also known as Talk Like a Pirate Day! Personally, I’m rather fond of French pirates. There’s a certain elegance in being forced to walk le planche! To get you all in the mood, here’s a little ditty, Le Chant Du Pirate, by the fabulous Edith Piaf. Close your eyes … . . . → Read More: Parler Heureux Comme Un Jour Des Pirates
Starfish fight scientists back with… MUCUS! And LOTS of it! Details at the oozyliscious Echinoblog. Of maps and octopuses. ‘Nuff said. Over at ye Old Salt Blog, we learn that ancestry.co.uk has published prison ship records from the 19th century. A rare glimpse into the absolutely dreadful and dreary (by our modern standards) life British onboard … . . . → Read More: Crown-of-Links
By Dr Bik, on September 18th, 2010 One comment Expeditions, Oil Spills BP, Gulf of Mexico, I'm On A Boat, Oil Spill My first week in the Gulf of Mexico has been a whirlwind of labwork, long drives, and airports, but its been a productive trip so far. Yesterday was my first real sampling trip, and what a day it was! We chartered a boat from Dauphin Island’s marine station in Alabama with a view of … . . . → Read More: I’m on a boat, and, its goin’ fast, and…
By Dr. M, on September 16th, 2010 Leave a comment Adaptations, Microbes, Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls acid, bicarbonate, formate, glycolysis, holy shit!, hydrogen, Thermococcus The basic energy molecule for life is ATP, adenosine triphosphate. It fuels all those cellular reactions that life needs. To produce one mol of ATP requires 70 kilojoules. That’s about 16 calories for reference. One kilojoule is near the maximum amount of solar radiation received by a square meter on Earth every second. When animals convert … . . . → Read More: Why Glycolysis Sucks! Formate 4-Evah!
By Dr. M, on September 16th, 2010 One comment Conservation & Environment, Industry & Government, Oil Spills Gulf of Mexico, Oil Spill A recent article in New York Times indicates that the Gulf of Mexico avoided the worst of our predictions and recovery is already abound. Marsh grasses matted by oil are still a common sight on the gulf coast here, but so are green shoots springing up beneath them. In nearby bird colonies, carcasses are still being … . . . → Read More: The Oil’s Impact On the Gulf
Ahhh… Indian Summer in San Francisco. Warm, fog-free days. King salmon begin their run back into the Sacramento River. Tourist crowds thin a bit. And scads of great white sharks return to our chilly coastal waters. Summer and fall follow predictable rhythms here in Northern California, both above and below sea level. John … . . . → Read More: NOM NOM NOM
In a bold move that the world should pay close attention to, the small island nation of Kiribati closed off all 150,000+ square miles of its fishing grounds to commercial fishing. Kiribati’s president, Anote Tong, stated: “We need to make sacrifices to provide a future for our children and grandchildren.” Click over to … . . . → Read More: CrepiduLinka fornicata
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