You might have noticed that my posting frequency is down recently. Why? 1. Kevin Z convinced me to start Tweeting. There seems to be an…
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Isopocalypse 2010: Giant Isopods Storm the Internets
Across the internets a craze is sweeping. We here at DSN are calling it Isopocalypse 2010 (stay up to date using the Twitter hashtag #isopocalypse2010).…
View More Isopocalypse 2010: Giant Isopods Storm the InternetsDown with talking dolphin science fiction!
I love science fiction. I love the ocean. Seems like science fiction & the oceans go together like Old Bay on an oyster. Except that…
View More Down with talking dolphin science fiction!Open Lab 2009 is Out!
For a mere $15.50 you can own science blogging pure gold! Including Deep Sea News’ winning contribution, among many more!
View More Open Lab 2009 is Out!11 Ocean Photographers You Should Know
I was very excited when Pelfusion posted 35 Underwater Photographs That Stand Out. Unfortunately most of the photographs feature models underwater in flowing dresses or…
View More 11 Ocean Photographers You Should KnowHelluva Halibut
Perusing the internet for maps, I came across the Cousteau Society’s World Ocean Census. They have several extracts available to read online. I clicked on…
View More Helluva HalibutDeep-Sea Biodiversity: Pattern and Scale
During my Ph.D., my advisors began drafting a book. I patiently awaited the tome on the deep sea biodiversity. My wait is no longer. Rex…
View More Deep-Sea Biodiversity: Pattern and ScaleRIP Captain Phil
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Captain Phil of the F/V Cornelia Marie. He suffered a massive stroke a week…
View More RIP Captain PhilMad Taxonomic Skillz Contest II – What Vent Worm Am I?
Clearly, last week’s Cephalopod Beak ID Contest was too easy! So This week’s contest is going to be a little harder. I’m testing you guys…
View More Mad Taxonomic Skillz Contest II – What Vent Worm Am I?The Cephalopod Beak Guide Contest
Due to popular demand and a limited run the authors of the Cephalopod Beak Guide for the Southern Ocean have their book freely available for…
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