A brand new paper from Pruskurowski et al. in the journal Science describes abiogenically created methane in hydrothermal fluid at Lost City.
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Yet More Ugly, Vile Deep-Sea Fish Discovered
It is one biology’s highest compliments to have a species named after you. But what if the above was your namesake? What does it say…
View More Yet More Ugly, Vile Deep-Sea Fish DiscoveredCindy Lee Van Dover on "What its Like in a Submarine"
Dr. Van Dover was recently appointed the new director of the Duke University Marine Lab. Duke has put together an interesting article on her career…
View More Cindy Lee Van Dover on "What its Like in a Submarine"Cindy Lee Van Dover on “What its Like in a Submarine”
Dr. Van Dover was recently appointed the new director of the Duke University Marine Lab. Duke has put together an interesting article on her career…
View More Cindy Lee Van Dover on “What its Like in a Submarine”Support Your Local Victorian Gentleman Naturalist
Could the Beagle be evolution’s shining ship that will sail the message of science across the world? I hope so, but it needs your help.
View More Support Your Local Victorian Gentleman NaturalistSaving the Deep Sea Will Save the World
In a compelling new paper, Danovaro et al. (2008) set out to understand how loss of biodiversity affects ecosystem processes in the Earth’s largest environment.
View More Saving the Deep Sea Will Save the WorldA Few Words From the FNG
Arrgh! Hello thar ye Deep-Sea scurvy. My name is Kevin Zelnio and it is my great pleasure to be a part of the Deep Sea…
View More A Few Words From the FNGWhale Survives 19th Century Hunt
aA50 ton bowhead whale was discovered with a 19th century bomb lance fragment lodged between its neck and shoulder the bomb lance fragment was patented in 1879, making the whale between 115-130 years old according to researchers.
View More Whale Survives 19th Century HuntNothing Draws In A Crowd Like A Manatee Orgy
The video speaks for itself! Brought to your attention by Kevin Zelnio (Thanks Sue!). This was yesterday’s footage from the Florida media outlets.
View More Nothing Draws In A Crowd Like A Manatee OrgyNOAA Great Lakes Ships Move To Be A Little “Greener”
n 1998, President Clinton enacted Executive Order 13101 for government agencies to reduce waste, recycle and use environmentally friendly and sustainable products including bio-products. Fast forward to 2007 and NOAA has heeded the call to reduce its environmental footprint by replacing petroleum-based fuels and lubricants with bio-based ones
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