In 2005, Dr. M started DSN with little concept of what a blog was. Originally, DSN was merely a website where abstracts of recent papers were posted. His intended audience was fellow scientists in the field. Over the next months Dr. M began to add more news of the latest expeditions and colleague’s papers that had made it to the big time in the popular press. However, Dr. M soon realized he could provide something more meaningful and was in a unique position to relay science directly to the public. There would be no middleman, only delivery of deep-sea and ocean science as it was occurring through the eyes of scientist. Perhaps along the way he could educate and convey passion for this unique environment. Maybe get a few laughs along the way. But more importantly, Dr. M felt as the anthropogenic effect of humans on the deep sea continued to grow, he might provide a voice of protection and conservation.
Dr. M met Peter Etnoyer a year into this journey and Kevin Zelnio a year or so after that. He wasn’t necessarily looking for co-travelers but upon meeting Peter and Kevin, believed their enthusiasm and knowledge would prove an asset. He hasn’t been proven wrong. Peter and Kevin have been powerful allies in realizing the original goals for DSN and Dr. M cannot imagine being here without them. In 2006, DSN made the big time and joined Scienceblogs. In 2008, the band of three experimented with a home at Discovery Channel. They ultimately realized that being independent and returning to “garage band” roots was essential for their future. In 2009, Peter Etnoyer left with a newly minted Ph.D. and new position with NOAA. Great things are expected from him in the future. In 2010, in a move that will like have ramifications throughout the science blogging community, Dr. M and KZ invited Miriam Goldstein, previously of the Oyster’s Garter, and Dr. Holly Bik to join the ranks.
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