Tracking radiation effects off Fukushima
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By , on June 6th, 2011 Leave a comment   Expeditions, New Research   , , ,  

This weekend marked the beginning of a new scientific expedition,  investigating how leaked radiation may be affecting marine life around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan.  The cruise is carrying 17 scientists,  led by Ken Buesseler from Wood’s Hole: [Nicholas] Fisher [of Stony Brook University] is leading the effort to study how marine life takes . . . → Read More: Tracking radiation effects off Fukushima

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Back From the Blue
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By , on September 15th, 2009 Leave a comment   Expeditions, Scientist!   , , ,  

Back from the great NE Pacific and no sooner do I return than Kevin takes off for the great SE Atlantic.  Overall a very productive voyage with plenty of quantitative data, high-definition video, and new species to keep me busy.  Check out Chris Mah’s recent post on the James Bond style moon pool vehicle launches. . . . → Read More: Back From the Blue

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Jacques Cousteau YouTube Video Roundup
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By , on April 15th, 2009 2 comments   Archaeology, History, and Art, Books/Media, Conservation & Environment, Education, Expeditions, Gadgets & Gear, Scientist!   , , , , , ,  

Jacques and team in the Arctic John Denver talks about how he composed Calypso, and released this 1994 video inspired by his friend Jacques Cousteau Jacques and team in the Amazon A grouper dances the waltz with a Cousteau Society diver. The Calypso through many expeditions Manta rays, planes, helicopters, and dive team during the . . . → Read More: Jacques Cousteau YouTube Video Roundup

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