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We are Going to Need a Bigger Helicopter

Working at a National Park results in a fair share of interesting encounters. Take for instance, yesterday when my boss emails me and says, “The Coast…

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Malacology Monthly: Pilot Episode

Douglas Long April 8, 2015 bivalve cephalopods evolution gastropods malacology marine biology conchology Mollusca mollusks Morphology seashell shells

Like seashells but are sick of social media? Hate Facebook but need a hearty dose of marine invertebrates? Want a bigger malacological meal rather than…

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The EDC of the SEA

Alex Warneke March 23, 2015 Calvin Harris EDC Fluoro Diving Glow Sticks Rave scuba diving

Grab your glow sticks. Throw on all the neon swag you can possibly find. Turn up the Calvin Harris and DROP. THAT. BASS. We are going…

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These Are A Few of My Favorite Species: Mandarinfish

Douglas Long March 17, 2015

Coral reefs are synonymous with colorful fish, but in a world teeming with Technicolor extravagance, few fish can rival the psychedelic spectacle of the Mandarinfish.…

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Malacology Monday

Douglas Long March 9, 2015 Gary Busey malacology mineralization molluscs mollusks sea shells shells taxonomy

You already know that Deep Sea News provides expert reporting, in-depth analysis, first-person research, and sarcastic mockery of contemporary topics relevant to our ocean world.…

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The weird sizes and exotic shapes of nematode worms

Holly Bik January 15, 2015 nematode Phylogeny Reproduction sediments sizing ocean giants Spicules story of size

FACT: We study evolution in nematodes by constructing trees out of their penis size. Ok, well a “penis” in male nematodes is actually a hard copulatory…

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These are a few of my favorite species: Hermit crabs without shells

Dr. M December 5, 2014 Cnidaria Hermit Crab Symbiosis

Hermit crabs are generally awesome. They use snail shells, and sometime shells of other mollsucs, to protect their non-skeletonized squishy backends. Some are even adapted…

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Lies, Damned Lies, and Cryptozoology

Douglas Long November 18, 2014

Don’t believe everything you read on the internet, despite what cryptozoologists may be telling you. The internet is a double-edged sword of enlightenment and ignorance.…

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These Are A Few Of My Favorite Species: Gasflame Nudibranch

Dr. M November 13, 2014 Nudibranch Sea Slug south africa Zulu

About 350 million years ago during the Carboniferous, a group of snails took a new evolutionary route, one that eventually resulted in a complete loss…

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These Are A Few of My Favorite Species: Carrier Shells

Dr. M November 9, 2014 carrier shell favorite species Gastropod Snail

The carrier shells of the family Xenophoridae are the most remarkable bunch of snails. Both their common name and their Latin name give away their…