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.

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.

Animals Vs. Equipment
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The following images came across my desk last week humorously labeled “There’s something wrong with the ROV”. The startling shots show what appears to be an unfortunate mako shark that has become entangled in the mechanics of a large ROV [remotely operated vehicle] #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; . . . → Read More: Animals Vs. Equipment

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TGIF – the blanket octopus
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Tremoctopus or blanket octopus is a pelagic octopus that inhabits open water, often at great depths.   The fluttery pennants of tissue that trail behind them are a defence mechanism. When attacked, they shed like a lizards tail, tangling in the face of their attacker like a newspaper on the windshield. Its an amazing adaptation . . . → Read More: TGIF – the blanket octopus

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TGIF – Octopus Sends Dead Crab as Warning to Humanity
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Hat Tip to the Pharyngula.

TGIF – The Flamboyant Cuttlefish
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This cuttlefish looks like how I feel, cos, like, it’s FRIDAY!  

Bizarre Love Triangle of the Giant Cuttlefish
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An Open Letter To Brian Switek
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Dear Brian Switek, We’ve known each other for several years now and you know that I love and respect you and your terrific blog, Laelaps on Wired Science. But I am concerned about your scathing review of “dubious” research that hasn’t even been published yet. You see, Brian, our readers (and our writers) are fascinated . . . → Read More: An Open Letter To Brian Switek

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