Well let’s see where things stand… President Elect Trumps transition team requested the Department of Energy name staffers who worked on climate change programs. Thankfully…
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Month: December 2016
Are you worried about Trump deleting climate data?
“Are you worried about trump deleting climate data?” This was a text I received from a friend last night. My first cynical kneejerk reaction:After I got…
View More Are you worried about Trump deleting climate data?In New England, We Love Our Football and our Barnacles
I’m not saying that the 50 yard line at Gillette stadium doesn’t have a barnacle on it, but, as pointed out by Will White, marine…
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A Decade of Deep Sea Decadence
Today is legendary! Why, you ask? Well, we are celebrating TEN YEARS of DSN posts. That’s right – if you go wayyyyyyyyy back in…
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Have you been nautical or nice? Dr. Sargent’s Maritime Gift Guide
Dr. Elizabeth Sargent, posted this amazing #OceanGift list on twitter and was kind enough to share it with DSN! And I am going to insert…
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Have you been nautical or nice? A week of DSN holiday gift guides
It’s December. With all the parties, year-end-deadlines and general holiday shenanigans, have you found the perfect gift for that marine science-lover in your life? If you have,…
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There is an image of a breaching shark making the rounds on social media as National Geographic’s Image of the Year. Although admittedly shark breaching…
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The DSN Superteam Just Got Bigger
We are not messing around at DSN. We are building our ranks. We are coming back strong. I am very excited to announce the addition of…
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A 100-year-old mystery blob solved
First, let’s be clear: in the ocean, mucus is king. On land, mucus is tragically confined to various animal orifices, unable to last long outside…
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Last Name: Eva, First Name: Greatest
This year marked the 100th Anniversary of the Western Society of Naturalist (WSN) meeting. An organization developed in 1910, WSN is the second oldest natural…
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