Life At Sea

“I can haz capstan ride?” Cats at sea!

The US Naval Institute has a photo gallery of cats and the sailors that dote on them. I am utterly undone by seagoing kitties with…

Environmental Sciences Geology Life At Sea Scientist! Vessels and Equipment

Diving Iceland

Dr. M March 2, 2011 Iceland scuba diving Silfra

Last summer, I had the unbelievable opportunity to dive Silfra in Iceland. That was made possible by the wonderful dive master, Alfi Ramsay, and Dive.IS for logistical support.…

Expeditions Life At Sea

Submersible at your disposal + unexplored marine habitat = EPIC expedition!!

Holly Bik January 19, 2011 Brazil coral reef scientific expedition submersible

Although the Deep-sea News team has just spent a whole weekend in exotic North Carolina, we are jealous of Dr. Alistair Dove who currently enroute…

Expeditions Life At Sea Scientist! Vessels and Equipment

Scientist In Residence: Danny Richter on Pirate Guilt

Archie Teuthis January 10, 2011 Danny Richter Indian Ocean pirates Scientist In Residence Somalia

Editors Note: We are starting a new Scientist in Residence program at Deep-Sea News. The Scientist in Residence for each month at DSN would contribute substantial…

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Cruise ship encounters heavy seas in Drake Passage

Dr. M December 8, 2010 Antarctica Drake Passage

gCaptain brought my attention to cruise ship rather unfortunate encounter with the Drake Passage. For those who don’t know, the Drake Passage is the hell…

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