Apologies on my spare offerings of late, but things are crazy busy for me with field work in Fiji. I’m not at liberty to go…
View More Got Shark?Month: February 2011
Scientists, what’s YOUR story?
If there’s one thing I learned at ScienceOnline2011 (a gathering of journalists, writers, and scientists), it’s that science communicators should tell stories, not just facts.…
View More Scientists, what’s YOUR story?Sea Lions Sing Tribute to the Great White Shark
Very cute song from Sisbro Studios with footage from Save Our Seas. Hat tip to Jamie P. Thanks!
View More Sea Lions Sing Tribute to the Great White SharkThe Little Hipster Mermaid Was Already Into That Before It Was Cool
Way more hipster Ariels at Buzzfeed.
View More The Little Hipster Mermaid Was Already Into That Before It Was CoolPlease enjoy this inappropriate octopus
While Craig is touring the country with his pet giant squid, Kevin is resting on his publication laurels, Rick is saving coral reefs down in…
View More Please enjoy this inappropriate octopusDarwin Day Repost – Ex Omnia Conchis: Darwin And His Beloved Barnacles
This post was based on a talk I gave for Darwin Day last year at the Duke Marine Lab. Reposting in honor of Darwin Day.…
View More Darwin Day Repost – Ex Omnia Conchis: Darwin And His Beloved BarnaclesSea Shanty Saturday
A couple weeks ago Rick made what might be the Best. Comment. Ever. on Scicurious’ and my conversation about sex in science. I had admitted…
View More Sea Shanty SaturdayTeach your kids about cephalopods really, really early
What could possibly go wrong with teaching a baby to associate tentacles with food? Nothing! But if you’re worried, Handamade’s Etsy shop also has shark…
View More Teach your kids about cephalopods really, really earlyOceans Past: What Do We Know About Them
Poul Holm describes why understanding history is important in marine ecology. Holm is currently chair of the global History of Marine Animal Populations project (HMAP)…
View More Oceans Past: What Do We Know About Them100% Guaranteed, Guilt-Free, Sustainable Sushi?
Fellow science blogger, friend, and colleague Jennifer Jacquet recently invited me to contribute to a special all-ocean-themed issue of the journal Solutions that she, Nancy…
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