From Wikipedia… Traditionally, “commodore” is the title for any officer assigned to command more than one ship at a time, even temporarily, much as “captain”…
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Category: Scientist!
TGIF: Elasmo-Lite-Brites
Basically, the ocean is a glowing rave of awesome…but you already knew that. Happy Friday!
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The origin of ripples and other fantastic fluid experiments by Hertha Marks Ayrton
To any one who, for the first time, sees a great stretch of sandy shore covered with innumerable ridges and furrows, as if combed with…
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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…
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Dr. M: An Ocean Outreach Giant
When it comes to ocean outreach, Dr. M is a giant: a rum-loving, goggle-wearing outreach giant, one with whom I had the pleasure of working on…
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Craig likes snails, I like craig and I love bad photoshop. Which means it is completely fitting that I’ve cut, copied and pasted snails onto…
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Five New Delicious (and Fittingly Strong) Cocktails in Honor of Dr. M.
In celebration of success, to savor the beauty of life, or to soften the pitfalls of experiments gone awry, alcohol has always been an integral part…
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The man behind the science: Top 10 Facts about Dr M
What better way to kick off a “Tribute to our Leader” theme week than with Dr M’s favorite type of post? That’s right, a listicle.…
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Surprise Theme Week: Tribute to our Leader, Dr M
SURPRISE! Like ninjas, we’re announcing a SURPRISE theme week here at DSN. All this week – from today until next Wednesday – we’re paying tribute…
View More Surprise Theme Week: Tribute to our Leader, Dr MOn 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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