Pictures and Movies

Sharks. Tornado. Sharknado. ‘Nuff said.

From the brilliant minds that brought you Sharktopus, the Syfy channel is premiering another gripping new thriller on Thursday, July 11th: Best part is that…

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TGIF – Magical Quintana Roo

Alistair Dove June 21, 2013 Blue Realm Ch'ooj Ajauil conservation cownosed ray Georgia Aquarium mahi mahi manta ray marine biology Mexico mobula Quintana Roo Research whale shark

Every year, the world’s largest fish gathers to feed (and feed, and FEED) in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo in eastern Yucatan, in numbers larger…

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For World Oceans Day: the Deepsea Challenger

Alistair Dove June 8, 2013 Deepsea Challenge Georgia Aquarium James Cameron submersible WHOI

Happy World Oceans Day folks! The theme for this years WOD is “We all have the power to protect the oceans” and there are events…

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Building Spanish Galleons 101

Alex Warneke May 24, 2013 Explorers maritime PiratesLifeForMe Spanish Galleon

Ever dreamed of owning your own ship? Sail the seven seas? Pillage? Adventure? Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, boldly…

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From coast to canvas: The art of biological illustration

Alex Warneke May 7, 2013 Amadeo Bachar Art CSUMB Scientific Illustration

They say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” As cliche as it is, that phrase could not resonate more clearly for this visual learner…

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Giant Octopus Building Art!

Holly Bik April 13, 2013 3D Bristol Aquarium Building Art Octopus photos

In honor of their new “Giant Pacific Octopus” exhibit, Bristol Aquarium has commissioned some pretty badass building art. Thanks to Justin Dowling (the artist) for bringing…

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Extraordinary dolphin footage

Alistair Dove April 13, 2013 Behavior behaviour dolphin behavior dolphins hawaii scuba scuba diving

In my inbox today was this video of a remarkable bit of animal behaviour captured on video. It shows the famous manta night dive in…

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We found love in a hopeless place.

Alex Warneke April 12, 2013 anglerfish sex

I guess it has just been an Anglerfish kind of week. Found this little ditty at work today and it made me giggle. May it…

Mollusk Pictures and Movies

SNAIL!

Dr. M March 29, 2013 Dubstep Mollusca parody sail

Sure this is a terrestrial snail and this is a marine blog. But c’mon I’m a malacologist and snails and dubstep are a natural pairing

Mammals Pictures and Movies

Dolphin Woo

Dr. M March 27, 2013 crystals dolphin huggers dolphins Penn and Teller people rainbows woo

Thanks to Cara Santa Maria for bringing this to my attention Can’t stop laughing

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