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We Get Mail – Sea Shepherd Shenanigans Edition

Dr. M August 25, 2009 conservation Convention on the High Sea Convention on the Law of the Sea GreenPeace Japanese New York Times Paul Watson Piracy sea shepard United Nations vigilante whaling

A few days ago DSN received a letter from one of our fans, [sic] To whom it may concern, After reviewing your comments concerning the…

Conservation & Environment

WWJCD?

Dr. M August 20, 2009 Cousteau green Jacques Cousteau WWJD

Not that JC, the other one Jacques-Yves Cousteau. His grandson, Philippe Cousteau, Jr., spells out 5 things his grandfather would want you to do.

Conservation & Environment Environmental Sciences Industry & Government New Research

More Mercury Deeper

Dr. M August 20, 2009 bioaccumulation fish mercury methylmercury open ocean pelagic

Mercury is distributed across the earth whether it is in the atmosphere, biosphere, or geosphere. In the marine realm, the methylated form of mercury (CH3Hg+)…

Conservation & Environment Industry & Government Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls

New Hydrothermal Vent Sanctuary

Dr. M August 20, 2009 deep sea East Pacific Rise Felipe Calderon Guaymas Basin Hydrothermal Vent marine sanctuary Mexico

President Felipe Calderón announced the creation of three new marine protected areas including Mexico’s first deep sea marine protected area, the Guaymas Basin and Eastern…

Education Industry & Government Scientist!

Time to fly

Peter Etnoyer August 15, 2009 commencement Gulf of Mexico NOAA TAMU-CC

I expected an obstacle course on Commencement Day, just one more hurdle to clear, but the book length manuscript was delivered, and the defense was…

Conservation & Environment Coral

The Policy and Politics of Deep Sea Corals

Peter Etnoyer August 11, 2009 deep-sea coral Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation Act Marine Fish Conservation Network Politics

This is a special guest post by Ken Stump of the Marine Fish Conservation Network for Deep Sea News, intended to help build awareness about…

Conservation & Environment Vessels and Equipment

Solar-Powered Ferries

Dr. M August 10, 2009 boats carbon dioxide energy ferry Hong Kong hybrid Prius solar power Solar Sailor

In November, Hong Kong’s harbor will see four solar-powered ferries. On a sunny day, 3/4 of ferries’ energy needs will be met by solar power.…

Conservation & Environment Coral

Special Article on the Politics of Deep-Sea Coral Conservation

Peter Etnoyer August 9, 2009 deep-sea coral Ken Stump Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation Act Marine Fish Conservation Network

Deep-sea coral conservation is a phenomenon, an intersection that brings deep-sea exploration together with fisheries policy and environmental awareness. Its also the story of grass…

Expeditions Plastic

SEAPLEX on NPR Science Friday!

Kevin Zelnio August 7, 2009 Ira Flatow miriam goldstein NPR Science Friday Scripps SEAPLEX

Kudos to Chief Scientist Goldstein for the great interview on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow today. Be sure to listen to the 6 min.…

Expeditions Plastic

Seeking the Science of the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch

Dr. M August 4, 2009 gyre Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch Plastic

I hope you are following along on the SEAPLEX blog. A great post about the kinds of gear used in open-water oceanography. But better than…