Throughout the years my dad and I have had some duke-out contests wrapping the holiday gifts. We aren’t just talking about fancy bows and ribbons here.…
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Category: Nautical Terms and Phrases
Five New Delicious (and Fittingly Strong) Cocktails in Honor of Dr. M.
In celebration of success, to savor the beauty of life, or to soften the pitfalls of experiments gone awry, alcohol has always been an integral part…
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My Other Ride is the Belafonte
You know when you have too much time on a Sunday. (Or you actually don’t, but you spend too much time on something absolutely unproductive…but…
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Malacology Monthly: Pilot Episode
Like seashells but are sick of social media? Hate Facebook but need a hearty dose of marine invertebrates? Want a bigger malacological meal rather than…
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Bringin' Shanty Back
Much to the dismay of many of my lab mates, I am unable to do science without some form of musical entertainment. I have even had…
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Beyond the Plunder: The Misunderstood Life of Pirates
Buccaneers, Charlatans, Marauders, and Swashbucklers. Throughout the centuries, our booty-hoarding friends have been branded by many rather dubious labels. Yet seldom does the average gangplank…
View More Beyond the Plunder: The Misunderstood Life of PiratesPirates in unexpected places
Ye landlubbers may think yer sage from pirate treachery by hiding on yer dry shores, but ye be WRONG! Many a crusty ship urchin floats…
View More Pirates in unexpected placesWelcome to Cocktail Week!
Welcome to Cocktail Week! This week we will bring you a fusion of marine science and spirits all shaken not stirred. Each post will bring…
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Building Spanish Galleons 101
Ever dreamed of owning your own ship? Sail the seven seas? Pillage? Adventure? Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, boldly…
View More Building Spanish Galleons 101Know Your Tall Ships
An absolutely charming video that explains the different rigs of tall ships. (Thanks Rachel W!)
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