Yesterday, February 14, the House passed HR 1834, the National Ocean Exploration Program Act (amended), by a vote of 352-49. The bill would authorize the…
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Just One Thing Challenge #3
It warms me to see that we are close to 30 in our numbers this week. If you think you can handle the challenge then…
View More Just One Thing Challenge #3Deep Sea Poetry From Darwin
Not that Darwin, the other Darwin. Erasmus Darwin was Charles Darwin’s grandfather. A doctor and naturalist in his own right as well. He also was…
View More Deep Sea Poetry From DarwinFollow Up to the 1m (3.3ft) Wide Shark Head With 17 Ft (5.2m) of Shark Love To Follow
We asked Jeff Drazen, the exuberant doctor in the video, to pass along his comments about the encounter. The video is credit to Eric Vetter,…
View More Follow Up to the 1m (3.3ft) Wide Shark Head With 17 Ft (5.2m) of Shark Love To FollowJust One Thing Challenge #2
Now were off with #2: The request: Use no plastic grocery and shopping bags for the next week. Use, and purchase if necessary, reusable bags.…
View More Just One Thing Challenge #2Hydrothermal Vents, Life and Everything Else
A brand new paper from Pruskurowski et al. in the journal Science describes abiogenically created methane in hydrothermal fluid at Lost City.
View More Hydrothermal Vents, Life and Everything ElseWhat broke this mug?
Aaarh. The bottom fell out of my Scienceblogs coffee mug today! Don’t fear, ya’ scurvies. No one was hurt. For those so inclined, I provide a photo of the fracture and a brief analysis of the structural failure. You know, just for kicks.
View More What broke this mug?Just One Thing Challenge Update
This Sunday comes the second challenge! Do you remember what the first one was? 1a. Sign up at this post 1b. Keep reading DSN and…
View More Just One Thing Challenge UpdateA Few Words From the FNG
Arrgh! Hello thar ye Deep-Sea scurvy. My name is Kevin Zelnio and it is my great pleasure to be a part of the Deep Sea…
View More A Few Words From the FNGA few words on the new guy
When I was invited to join Deep Sea News two years ago I must admit I hesitated. I took a deep breath and held it…
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