Life of Science

Conservation & Environment Environmental Sciences Geology New Research Organisms Paleobiology Scientist! Seamount Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls

Biogeography of the Deep Sea

“There is absolutely nothing to restrict the geographical ranges of animals in the deep sea. Dr. Wallich, the pioneer of deep-sea research, eighteen years ago…

Expeditions Scientist!

Darwin and the Adventure Day 3

Kevin Zelnio September 22, 2009 Brazil Darwin and the Adventure Paraty The Beagle Project Tocorime Waterfall

On Saturday, we had logistical operations all day. We needed to finalize our plans for Monday’s workshop and discuss operations with the Tocorimé organizers. The…

Carnivals & Link Love Conferences Coral

Coral: Symbol, Substance, and Significance

Dr. M September 21, 2009 Conference conservation Coral jewelry New York

October 30-31st you can catch the Coral: Symbol, Substance, and Significance conference in the Big Apple. Mercer R. Brugler a graduate student at the University…

Education Scientist!

Why We Need To Dispense With The GRE

Dr. M September 20, 2009 ETS graduate school GRE standardized test

Most of you are probably aware of the GRE or Graduate Record Examination. Those applying for graduate programs are required to report scores from this…

Education Expeditions Scientist! Uncategorized

Darwin and the Adventure Day 2

Kevin Zelnio September 20, 2009 Beagle Project Brazil Darwin and the Adventure Paraty Simon Boxall Tocorime

On Friday we were picked up in the morning by a very nice, and patient, driver from Paraty Tours, who deciphered from my pidgin spanish…

Expeditions Scientist!

Darwin and the Adventure Day 1

Kevin Zelnio September 19, 2009 Brazil Caipirinha Christ the Redeemer Copacabana Cuchaca Darwin and the Adventure Rio de Janeiro The Beagle Project

Thursday saw an early morning arrival of a bleary-eyed american to Rio de Janeiro. After making a somewhat easy trip through immigration and customs and…

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