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Alligators in the Abyss: Part 2

Connecting the oceans to land are numerous carbon highways. These conduits bring food from land to the ocean, supporting an abundance of life. Our group…

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Alligators in the Abyss

Dr. M February 15, 2019 Whale Fall Wood Fall

This story starts with my research team currently deploying alligators* (3 total, 2 – 2.5 meters in length) at three different sites 2000 meters deep…

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Experience the Life of the Deep Gulf of Mexico in 20 Videos

Dr. M February 7, 2019 abyss biodiversity deep sea Giant Isopod Gulf of Mexico invertebrates

As we prepare for our 2019, Gulf of Mexico, Deep-Sea, Wood-Fall Collection, Research Cruise Spectacular from February 11th-24th, enjoy these videos from our 2017 expedition.…

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3-D Printing the Ulitmate Deep-Sea Christmas Tree

Dr. M January 17, 2019

Armed with the lab’s trusty Ultimaker 3-D printer, our imaginations, and endless source of inspiration that is deep-sea life and science, my lab and I…

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The Fantastical Beasts of the Deep Gulf of Mexico

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I recently returned from nearly two weeks at sea with a motley and intrepid crew exploring the Gulf of Mexico almost a mile and half…

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Craig With Big Things (and Small Things)

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I have a confession. I am obsessed with ridiculously large and small things. While other children impatiently anticipated toys for Christmas, I enjoyed just as…

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Comb Jelly, Phylum Ctenophora The giant deep-sea jellyfish, Stygiomedusa gigantea Siphonophore Blanket Octopus, Tremoctopus sp. Dumbo Octopus, Grimpoteuthis Vampire Squid, Vampyroteuthis infernalis Giant Squid, Architeuthis…

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Top 10 GIFs of Ocean Animals Eating Other Animals

Dr. M December 7, 2015 GIF Predation

1. Cone snail eating whole fish 2. Orca taking a seal 3. California angel shark eating a California horn shark 4. Goblin shark eating a fish 5.…

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My Marine Biology Bucket List

Dr. M August 27, 2012 bucket list

You might remember Al’s post on his Marine Biology Bucket List. There are so many amazing aquatic species out there, it’s practically impossible for…

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In honour of Leap Day

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Please enjoy this anthology of leaping marine animals. The opportunity for this post only comes up once every four years, so it’s no wonder they’re…

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