We Need an Ocean NASA Now Pt.3
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By , on October 16th, 2012 13 comments   Expeditions, Life At Sea, New Research, Scientist!, The Basics, Vessels and Equipment   , , , , , ,  

For too long ocean exploration has suffered from chronic underfunding and the lack of an independent agency with a dedicated mission. Here, Al Dove and I call for the creation of a NASA-style agency to ensure the future health of US ocean science and exploration. The Ghost of Ocean Science Future that We Want to . . . → Read More: We Need an Ocean NASA Now Pt.3

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We Need an Ocean NASA Now Pt.2
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By , on October 16th, 2012 Leave a comment   Life At Sea, Scientist!, Vessels and Equipment   , , , , , ,  

For too long ocean exploration has suffered from chronic underfunding and the lack of an independent agency with a dedicated mission. Here, Al Dove and I call for the creation of a NASA-style agency to ensure the future health of US ocean science and exploration. The Ghost of Ocean Science Past 85% of Americans express . . . → Read More: We Need an Ocean NASA Now Pt.2

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We Need an Ocean NASA Now Pt.1
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By , on October 16th, 2012 4 comments   Expeditions, Gadgets & Gear, Life At Sea, New Research, Scientist!, The Basics, Vessels and Equipment   , , , , , ,  

For too long ocean exploration has suffered from chronic underfunding and the lack of an independent agency with a dedicated mission. Here, Al Dove and I call for the creation of a NASA-style agency to ensure the future health of US ocean science and exploration. Over a decade ago, one of us (CM) made his . . . → Read More: We Need an Ocean NASA Now Pt.1

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Kevin Z…21st Century Darwin
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By , on September 16th, 2009 4 comments   Expeditions, Scientist!   , , , , , ,  

Duke News and Communications just put up a press release about the Beagle Project! “In an inspiring mix of 19th and 21st Century technologies, a Duke Marine Lab researcher will play the role of Charles Darwin on an upcoming oceanographic cruise off the coast of Brazil.”

Things You Get To Do When You Are A Marine Biologist?
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By , on April 15th, 2009 10 comments   Education, Scientist!   , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

I regularly check out the Google search phrases and terms for how people arrived at DSN. A few days ago I saw that someone asked the question in the above post. Obviously, I was intrigued by the question. I think it reminded me that I am privileged to do this. Although I speak of the . . . → Read More: Things You Get To Do When You Are A Marine Biologist?

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Marine and Aquatic Science at PLoS One
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By , on April 10th, 2009 5 comments   Education, New Research, Open Access, Reviews, Scientist!   , , , , , , , , ,  

I was extremely flattered a year ago to be invited to join the academic editors at PLoS One. In that time I worked diligently to develop a Marine and Aquatic Science hub at the journal. I have accumulated what I consider to be an experienced team of academic editors who are both committed to . . . → Read More: Marine and Aquatic Science at PLoS One

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The new spirituality
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By , on January 15th, 2009 One comment   Biology, Conservation & Environment, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Scientist!   ,  

Neil DeGrasse Tyson shares how an understanding of science can make us feel more connected.