TGIF: One does not simply walk into the lower intertidal
TGIF: One does not simply walk into the lower intertidal avatar

The always epic Alex Warneke (a.k.a. A-Pain) made us a little nerd-gift based on the gull-vs-octopus battle. Happy Friday! Broadcast Spawn!Tweet#call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}The always epic Alex Warneke (a.k.a. A-Pain) made us a little nerd-gift based on the gull-vs-octopus battle. Happy Friday! Broadcast Spawn!Tweet

Puny Seagull vs. Badass Octopus
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I just HAD to post this on DSN in case y’all missed Miriam’s links on Twitter. If you’re still on the fence in the vertebrates vs. invertebrates debate, this story will surely convince you of the winner (invertebrates, of course). The folks over at BirdFellow witnessed an incredible sight: an octopus EATING a seagull in . . . → Read More: Puny Seagull vs. Badass Octopus

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TGIF – Pretty pictures from Okeanos Explorer
TGIF – Pretty pictures from Okeanos Explorer avatar

This week the NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer has been dropping its ROV Little Hercules onto various features in the northern Gulf of Mexico, including an old wood/iron wreck, salt domes and man-made seismic trenches.  Okeanos has an interesting remote arrangement where folks back on the continent can direct the ROV pilots in real time by . . . → Read More: TGIF – Pretty pictures from Okeanos Explorer

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Will marine conservation miss out at the next CITES meeting?
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CITES is the 1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, to which 175 nations are signatories.  Along with the IUCN Red List, it’s one of the main ways that the international conservation status of a species is recognised (IUCN) and regulated (CITES).  The main mechanism for this at CITES is through listing of a . . . → Read More: Will marine conservation miss out at the next CITES meeting?

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10 Ocean Species Every Man Should Love: Part 2
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After your comments on the last post and deliberation by a crack team of judges that included myself and some fellas named Evan, Jack, and Jim here are the top 5 manliest species. Adam Etzion wrote this about the Vampire Squid in the comments of the last post Sit back, swish that bourbon around and . . . → Read More: 10 Ocean Species Every Man Should Love: Part 2

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In honour of Leap Day
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Please enjoy this anthology of leaping marine animals.  The opportunity for this post only comes up once every four years, so it’s no wonder they’re celebrating! Mobula sp. – devil ray Sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus Flying squid, Todarodes pacificus Yellowfin tuna, Thunnus albacares Sailfish, Istiophorus sp. Manta ray, Manta sp. (Most “manta jumps” on google . . . → Read More: In honour of Leap Day

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What’s your marine biology Bucket List?
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There are so many amazing aquatic species out there, it’s practically impossible for any one person to see them all, even if they dedicated their entire life to marine biology research.  To that end, I reckon every good marine bio enthusiast needs a Bucket List of species to strive to see before they die.  I’m . . . → Read More: What’s your marine biology Bucket List?

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Interview: New anthology of tentacle porn reaches for marine conservation
Interview: New anthology of tentacle porn reaches for marine conservation avatar

By Eric Schwaner via DeviantArt Warning: This post is rated PG-13 and is safe for work, but contains links to NSFW adult-only content. Click at your own risk. Most marine scientists remain blissfully unaware of the existence of tentacle-themed pornography, which originated from Japan. The paths of people who work with real life tentacle-creatures and . . . → Read More: Interview: New anthology of tentacle porn reaches for marine conservation

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How to Deal With a Parken Lot Full of Bell-Ringing Kraken
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  from The Absolute Worst Case Scenario Handbook: Holiday Shopping Edition” by Susanna Wolff and Alex Watt at CollegeHumor Article. Broadcast Spawn!Tweet#call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}  from The Absolute Worst Case Scenario Handbook: Holiday Shopping Edition” by Susanna Wolff and Alex Watt at CollegeHumor Article. Broadcast Spawn!Tweet

Sunday Cephalopod – Mating Mimic Moctopus
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h/t to @boraz for this stunning example of the mimic octopus mating! The video was filmed just this last November in Indonesia. Broadcast Spawn!Tweet#call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}h/t to @boraz for this stunning example of the mimic octopus mating! The video was filmed just this last November in Indonesia. Broadcast Spawn!Tweet