Knot Wednesday: The Monkey’s Fist
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By , on December 2nd, 2009 7 comments   Gadgets & Gear, Knots, Nautical Terms and Phrases, Scientist!, Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls, Social Sciences   , , , ,  

Behold! The Monkey's Fist Every ocean scientist should know how to tie a half dozen or so knots. One of those should be a monkey’s fist, name because it looks like a small clenched fist, it was originally tied into the end of a line or rope to add weight. The weighted end could be . . . → Read More: Knot Wednesday: The Monkey’s Fist

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With Twigs and an Animal Hide You Too Can Build a Boat
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By , on November 16th, 2009 5 comments   Pictures and Movies, Social Sciences, Vessels and Equipment   , , , , , ,  

Forget the megayacht of yesterday. I am sure I can afford a megayacht timeshare…unless you can rent by the minute and I start saving now. Despite my lack of cash, I do have access to some willow rods. If I could just find the a large animal hide, I’d be set. I guess it’s . . . → Read More: With Twigs and an Animal Hide You Too Can Build a Boat

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A Marine Scientist’s Best Friend: A Homage to McMaster Carr
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By , on October 22nd, 2009 4 comments   Gadgets & Gear, Scientist!   , , , , ,  

There she is in all of her big yellow beauty During my scientific career I have learned many valuable lessons and garnered wisdom from my senior colleagues. For example, when responding to the reviewers and the editor of your last journal submission, judiciously use the phrase “I respectfully request” when you wish to go against . . . → Read More: A Marine Scientist’s Best Friend: A Homage to McMaster Carr

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