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Category: Life At Sea
When real-life marine biologist and mom goes to sea, she takes the octonauts with her
My friend Roxanne Beinart studies deep-sea hydrothermal vent ecosystems—work that sometimes takes her out to sea for weeks at a time. When on land, Roxanne and…
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Are the floral smells of Victoria’s Secret fragrances needed for marsh field work?
I am oceanographer. My research occurs on big boats in the middle of big oceans. Of the list annoyances I must deal with most can…
View More Are the floral smells of Victoria’s Secret fragrances needed for marsh field work?Reddit AMA (Saturday May 27th): DSN on a boat, throwing wood in the ocean!
UPDATE (5/27): Here’s our Reddit AMA link – ask us anything about deep-sea science! https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/6dng31/i_am_a_marine_scientist_im_on_a_boat_right_now_in/ WE’RE ON A BOAT! That’s right, The Blogfather Dr. M…
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The Writings on the Sea-Wall: Climate Science Alliance
As science communicators, we are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to translate the ramblings of the ivory tower into a relatable and accessible public…
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Have you been nautical or nice? Take your present wrapping game to the next level
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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The Ethics of Respect for Nature
Lately I have been saddened by a series of unfortunate events that have become all to common. These incidents center around one central theme-…
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Some REALLY Damn Good Advice
A few eons ago or so, the renowned Ichthyologist Dr. Milton Love wrote a piece entitled “So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist?” in…
View More Some REALLY Damn Good AdviceA little science, a little soccer. All while adrift on the ice.
Think you are hardcore because you’ve been on a research cruise for a week? A month? Three months? Well you ain’t got nothing on these…
View More A little science, a little soccer. All while adrift on the ice.On being scared
At 2 am, the only hints of light are the flecks peaking out from curtained portholes. The red lights of the bridge illuminate the path…
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