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National Geographic reports that shipworms are nibbling upon the Baltic Sea’s well-preserved shipwrecks, nom-ing them into oblivion. The shipworm is actually a wood-boring mollusc, Teredo…

Knots

Knot Wednesday: Half-Blood Knot

Dr. M January 20, 2010 angling fishing half-blood hook Knot Knots

This is useful angling knot to attach a line to hook, lure, or swivel. The half-blood prince knot is a basic and multipurpose knot you…

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TGIF: Dry Land Submarine

Kevin Zelnio January 15, 2010 submarine

This week’s TGIF comes from a post I read on Penguin Wanderings. Craig and I are looking into these as our new base of operations…

Knots

Wednesday Knot: Anchor Bend

Dr. M January 5, 2010 anchor anchor bend bend hitch Knot Knots Sailing

From the name of this knot you might expect its use-to secure an anchor to the end of line. This is perfect for use with…

Knots

Wednesday Knot: Carrick Mat

Dr. M December 30, 2009 Carrick Mat Knot Knots Turk's Head

Not necessarily a useful knot but a great one to showoff. Once tied the knot forms an actual mat that can be used hot mat…

Knots

Knot Wednesday: The Bowline

Dr. M December 16, 2009 Bowline bunnies Knots rabbits

One of the most useful knots to know for a marine scientist and generally anyone around boats. The name derives its name from its often…

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Knot Wednesday: The Monkey’s Fist

Dr. M December 2, 2009 bar fight DIY Knot Knots monkey's fist

Every ocean scientist should know how to tie a half dozen or so knots. One of those should be a monkey’s fist, name because it…