Fellow science blogger, friend, and colleague Jennifer Jacquet recently invited me to contribute to a special all-ocean-themed issue of the journal Solutions that she, Nancy Knowlton, and Jeremy Jackson were guest editing. They’ve managed to assemble a terrific collection of writing from scientists, economists, environmentalists, artists, and thought leaders and I’m truly humbled to … . . . → Read More: 100% Guaranteed, Guilt-Free, Sustainable Sushi?
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By RickMac, on  February 9th, 2011  One comment  Conservation & Environment, Fish, Fishing, Opinion  seafood, Seafood Watch, sustainability By Kevin Zelnio, on February 8th, 2011 9 comments Editor's Desk Best of Zelnio, Science Communication, Steven Johnson, TED Talks We seem to be constantly evaluating how well are doing communicating science, as well we should! Good scientists need to be introspective to some extent and consistently give themselves a reality check. That is, in essence, how science works as a process. We accept or refute a hypothesis based on evidence, fine tune it … . . . → Read More: From the Editor’s Desk: Communicating At, To Or With People?
The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center is trying an experiment this year for Darwin Day. In 2011 we are taking Darwin Day on the road. We will be sending our scientists to small towns and communities (i.e., places that wouldn’t otherwise have Darwin Day celebrations) around the United States to share their research and talk … . . . → Read More: Darwin Day Road Show
By Miriam Goldstein, on February 8th, 2011 Leave a comment Climate Change Arctic, climate change, Foraminiferan, forams, global thermohaline circulation, Northwest Passage For centuries, mariners sought the Northwest Passage, a route through the Canadian ice that connected the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans. Today, the Arctic ice has melted so much that the Northwest Passage exists – there’s already multinational wrangling over shipping rights. Why is the Arctic melting so fast? There are a number … . . . → Read More: How microscopic plankton explain the opening of the Northwest Passage
Well-played Google! Go there today and see it move, plus learn about this great visionary! And DON’T FORGET TO PLAY WITH THE LEVER ON THE RIGHT!! Totally awesome. Jules Verne is solely responsible for this marine biologist’s career. I played 20,000 Leagues under the sea religiously as a kid growing up in Iowa. Jules Verne:Me … . . . → Read More: Awesome Google Doodle in Honor of Jules Verne Today
Malia of the fabulous blog Shell and Mantle did a wonderful job putting together the latest edition of the Circus of the Spineless! Lots of great posts which are interspersed with other fun images and videos of our spineless brethren. Of course the epic worm battle alone is worth seeing! The amazing Bug Girl is … . . . → Read More: Circus of the Spineless #59 is Up!!
By Miriam Goldstein, on February 7th, 2011 11 comments Critters coccolithophores, dinoflagellates, phytoplankton, t-shirts Zazzle, are you saying that all phytoplankton look the SAME to you?! Thanks, R.A.! . . . → Read More: Marine Biology FAIL
By Kevin Zelnio, on February 6th, 2011 6 comments Conservation & Environment, Megavertebrate sea turtle From The LAist: “X-rays revealed four pellets lodged in the muscle of Bruce’s throat, however there was no damage to arteries or major organs so they’ll likely stay put as removing them could potentially cause more injury. It is believed the turtle was shot some time ago, and based on the … . . . → Read More: Sea Turtle Shot in Neck As It Surfaces for Air
By Dr. M, on February 6th, 2011 Leave a comment Biodiversity, Books/Media, TGIF: Pictures & Movies Biodiversity, deep sea, Podcast, radio interview Jai Ranganathan speaks to me about the biodiversity of the deep sea and my paper from last year. More than 70 percent of the earth is ocean floor, an environment as lethal to human life as outer space. With pressures hundreds of times stronger than on the surface, no sunlight, and near freezing temperatures, it … . . . → Read More: Curiouser Podcast: Life Under Constant Pressure
Well this sounds like a good idea. Mr Hayward, who resigned as chief executive at the energy giant following the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster, is understood to have been approached by representatives from the oil-rich emirate about building a global oil and gas group. The proposed new venture would have billions of dollars in … . . . → Read More: Tony Hayward to lead new oil company?
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